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Added value, who cares…? 🖊️ Leadership and Management 💻 Engineers 👩🔧 Operations and Production 🔎 Quality Assurance 👩💻 Employees at all levels Value creation is a shared responsibility across the organization!!. In Lean Manufacturing, it refers to any activity or process that directly contributes to: ✔️ Meeting the customer's needs ✔️ Enhances the product or service they are paying for ✔️ Do it right the first time; errors and rework do not add value. The goal is to maximize value 📈 added while minimizing waste 📉 What other advantages of increasing added value do you know? 

The role of operations leaders in any venture is to create and maintain a well oiled machine (in the form of their teams, processes and process controls) designed to provide customers with extraordinary service. Success in this role, however, is highly dependent upon partnerships with all other functions. Operations teams can build a great machine, but are reliant upon all other functional partners to provide the "oil" to keep it running smoothly and not "sand" to clog it up and stall it. Things that keep an operation "oiled": - Consistent vision, expectations and goals - Disciplined processes feeding the operation (aligned service level expectations, lead times, disciplined expediting procedures, quality/engineering specs, supply chain processes, etc) - Consistent forecasting Things that pour "sand" into an operation: - Inconsistent, poorly communicated or complete lack of clear vision, expectations and goals - Absence or lack of discipline to processes feeding the operation (inconsistent service level expectations, unrealistic or inconsistent lead time expectations, no rules for expediting resulting in a constantly interrupted production schedule, unclear or unachievable quality/engineering specs) - Unpredictable demand forecasting that makes planning impossible. Operations leaders need to be adept at creating the right engine for the type of oil needed to make the machine run to expectation, however, no engine can be built to run effectively on sand. what does this mean? Operations leaders need to be clear with their cross functional partners about what inputs they need to make an operation run well and solicit their input on how the operations team can help them do that. All leaders in functions outside of operations need to ensure they are feeding oil and not sand into the engine. #teamwork #curiosity #leadership

10 Essential Skills for Effective Plant Managers. In the dynamic world of plant operations, mastering certain skills is crucial for success. This blog highlights the ten key skills every effective plant manager needs: ✅ Strategic Vision and Critical Thinking ☑ Financial Management ✅ People Management Skills ☑ Communication Skills ✅ Leadership Qualities ☑ Problem Solving & Decision-Making Abilities ✅ Technical Knowledge ☑ Organization & Planning Abilities ✅ Negotiation Skills ☑ Time Management Capabilities As someone with extensive experience in plant operations and management, I’ve found that these skills are not just theoretical but essential in real-world applications. During my tenure as Americas Ops Director and Site Director roles, I've successfully navigated complex regulations, improved safety and efficiency, and led teams through strategic initiatives. The ability to adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and lead with integrity has been paramount in achieving operational excellence and driving continuous improvement. Understanding and developing these skills can significantly enhance plant performance and ensure success in the competitive manufacturing sector.

Not just THEORY....These are EIGHT ACTIONABLE TIPS..... For Operations improvements, maintaining gains, and leading continuous improvement...

Introducing Daniel: Production Manager at Enimiro. We are excited to introduce Daniel, our Production Manager at Enimiro. As a young leader, he brings fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to our production team. With a strong educational background, Daniel tackles challenges with confidence, making a significant impact on our operations. Qualities: Dynamic Leader: Daniel’s energy and vision inspire collaboration and creativity within his team,fostering a culture of open communication. Fresh Mind with New Ideas: His innovative thinking encourages the exploration of new approaches,enhancing our production processes. Ambitious: Always striving for excellence, Daniel actively seeks opportunities for growth and improvement, motivating others to elevate their performance. Problem Solver: With a knack for critical thinking, he approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, turning obstacles into opportunities. Team Player: Daniel values teamwork and inclusivity, believing that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. Results-Driven: Focused on achieving measurable results, he utilizes data-driven insights to optimize our processes and enhance productivity. In summary, Daniel embodies the qualities of a forward-thinking leader. His ambition, knowledge,and innovative approach, combined with his commitment to teamwork and problem-solving, make him an essential part of our success at Enimiro. We look forward to witnessing his continued contributions to our organization.

How Alberto Cordero has trascended in his roles as Plant Director Dear recruiters, I´ve established a remarkable trajectory in his previous management roles, marked by my ability to lead transformative change and elevate operational performance across multiple industries. My leadership has been pivotal in driving profitability, fostering operational excellence, and turning around underperforming plants. With a clear focus on optimizing value streams, reducing costs, and developing high-performing teams, I ´ve consistently delivered results that transcend the expectations of his roles. At Webasto Charging Systems, where I served as Plant Director from 2022 to 2024, I oversaw a significant transformation in operational efficiency. Faced with challenges like high inventory levels, escalating costs, and low productivity, I´ve implemented a comprehensive turnaround strategy focused on lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. My leadership led to a drastic improvement in inventory turnover, cost reductions in direct and indirect materials, and a heightened focus on quality and safety. By driving initiatives to improve productivity and team engagement, I was able to position the plant to reach profitability targets and enhance overall operational performance Prior to this, as the Plant Director at MEKRA Lang México from 2016 to 2021, I played a key role in the start-up and modernizing operations and strengthening the company’s market position I led efforts to streamline processes, reduce production costs, and enhance product quality through continuous improvement programs. My focus on talent development and safety culture significantly reduced turnover rates and improved team morale, while also raising productivity to new heights. Under my leadership, the plant achieved industry-leading benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and quality, making a notable impact on the company's bottom line My success is rooted in my structured, ethical approach to leadership and my ability to cultivate an environment of continuous improvement. My application of LEAN, & Six Sigma methodologies has consistently yielded tangible improvements in EBIT and operational metrics. Furthermore, my emphasis on cross-functional collaboration has fostered a culture of innovation and problem-solving, empowering teams to take ownership of their roles in the company's success In every position, I´ve transcends by not just achieving but surpassing the goals defined, leaving a lasting legacy of operational excellence, profitability, and high team engagement. My proven track record of turning challenges into opportunities makes me a distinguished leader in plant management and operational direction Let´s talk about how I can make synergy together and boost the company goals to next level in structured, disciplined and ethical manner alberto.cordero.vazquez@outlook.com or +52 8182588891

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8 ACTIONABLE TIPS to Maintain Operations gains.... Look what we put together for people in Operations.... 👇 This is a cheat sheet of 8 ACTIONABLE tips for running Operations, maintaining gains, and leading continuous improvement. Number 4. For line leaders, schedule and stick with regular gemba walks with each subordinate. Stick faithfully to the schedule. On the walks, ask them questions to test whether they see what you see. Get a feel for the Lean concepts the recognize, grasp well, and can critique. Identify where their understanding needs strengthening. Number 6. Everywhere ask: What is the process here? How could someone tell? Is it working? How is it sustained? When necessary, note task assignments and gemba walk topics based on the quality of answers. All EIGHT of them wouldn't fit here, but we have them for FREE as a download at: https://lnkd.in/e6ay_Yt6 Leave us a note 👇 if you find these tips helpful. What Operations issues do you struggle with the most?

💥 Pop it in the diary folks! 📆 Wednesday 31st July ⏰ 5.30pm KO 📍 Bloom, Level 2 / 40 Edward Street, Brisbane July is #HighPerformingTeamsMonth presented by Simon Higgins. 💥 Meet Our Speaker 💥 Simon Higgins is the Principal at Gently Consulting, coaching teams to deliver strategy, results, and improvements. With a background in the earth sciences, Simon has extensive operational and corporate experience in a variety of major heavy-industry organisations including aluminium smelting, oil refining, trucking & rail logistics across roles as diverse as Metallurgist, logistics Superintendent, systems & governance, and Business Improvement Manager. Working with organisations of all sizes from sole traders to multinationals, and working across all levels Simon is as comfortable in the Board-room and “C-suite” as he is in operations on the “shop-floor”. Simon now consults nationally and internationally to companies across a range of industries, helping to improve their bottom-line results by providing sustainable solutions to real problems. Clients include BHP, Covia (USA), Anglo American, UnitingCare Queensland, Origin, QGC, and APA. Simon has also provided services to a number of smaller organisations helping them achieve their goals. With decades experience supporting businesses make improvements, Simon knows the potential impact every decision can have on a business. 💥 What to Expect 💥 Operational Excellence enables an organisation to achieve its potential, while nurturing growth for employees. Leading Operational Excellence means creating an environment where everyone can do the right things well, by continually identifying and tracking activities to close performance gaps in all aspects of your business activities. Simon Higgins will explore the three main categories and nine key factors all leaders can embrace to lead any organisation through the principles of Operational Excellence to unlock your business's potential through creating a culture of making improvements every day part of your everyday. RSVP: https://buff.ly/3UVEtez