📍 Location: Asunción  Paraguay

Lead Operational Excellence and Drive Sustainable Growth

DAT-Schaub is seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to lead and develop our operations in Paraguay.

This strategic leadership position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations while driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and People Development. You will play a key role in implementing operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and supporting the long-term growth of the business.

If you thrive in a manufacturing environment, enjoy leading people, and are passionate about delivering sustainable results through operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Leadership & Operations Management

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring stable and efficient production.
• Deliver operational performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, procedures, and corporate policies.
• Drive execution and accountability across all areas of the site.
• Take overall responsibility for plant performance and business results.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and operational teams.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations across the organization.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and employee growth initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions related to incidents, quality deviations, and non-conformities.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities.
• Support the implementation of operational excellence methodologies and best practices.
• Lead change management initiatives within the plant.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Regional Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, HR, and Maintenance teams.
• Support business planning and capacity optimization initiatives.
• Participate in strategic projects and operational transformation programs.
• Ensure alignment between site objectives and overall business goals.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in plant management, operations leadership, or a similar role.
• Strong experience managing teams in a production environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence principles.
• Experience within the food, meat processing, or manufacturing industry is considered an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Operational excellence mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and international environment.

Languages

• Fluent Spanish.
• English proficiency is required.

What We Offer

• A strategic leadership position with significant impact on business performance.
• The opportunity to join a global organization and contribute to its continued success.
• A dynamic environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Professional growth and development opportunities within the Group.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.

💰 Salary: PYG 499,000 - 575,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join DAT-Schaub and play a key role in driving operational excellence, developing people, and delivering sustainable business results.

Apply now and become part of an international team committed to quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.