Senior Manufacturing Manager

Our client is a global leader in the metalworking industry, recognized for operational excellence, a strong engineering culture, and an integrated international footprint. We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead a large-scale operation of approximately 1,000 employees, with full accountability for the plant's industrial performance.

This executive will be responsible for balancing a highly automated, Industry 4.0 manufacturing environment with areas that still require further technological advancement, strong maintenance integration, and continuous operational efficiency improvements. This is an on-site position based in Joinville/SC, designed for professionals who combine strong shop-floor leadership, fast decision-making in highly complex manufacturing environments, and the strategic vision required to continuously elevate operational maturity and leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Production, Quality, EHS, and Internal Logistics functions, ensuring the achievement of all critical plant performance indicators; Drive Lean Manufacturing, WCM, and continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening operational excellence and manufacturing discipline; Partner closely with Maintenance to accelerate the transition from corrective practices toward preventive and predictive maintenance models; Ensure operational stability in high-volume, high-throughput environments through rapid and structured problem-solving methodologies; Manage industrial budgets, productivity metrics, labor efficiency, absenteeism, overtime, and overall organizational performance; Develop leadership capabilities and foster a collaborative culture across all manufacturing functions.

Requisitos Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related disciplines, with an MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred; Proven experience leading large-scale industrial operations within complex, high-volume manufacturing environments; Strong background across machining, assembly, stamping, and welding operations; Demonstrated success implementing and advancing Lean Manufacturing, WCM, TPM, and predictive maintenance practices; Advanced English proficiency; Experience within automotive, machinery and equipment, heavy equipment, engines, compressors, or other highly engineered metalworking industries.

Benefícios Full-time employment (CLT) with a competitive compensation package and benefits aligned with market practices.