Director Escofet US - Escofet 1886 : Job Details

MOLINS | Imagine. Project. Build.

Come and join a solid and solvent company, with a long history of constant evolution, in a moment of transformation and growth. Join a group of people in which you will feel very comfortable. People who work with passion and enthusiasm, two of the materials from which the Molins team is made of.

Imagine, project and build your own career, constantly learning and growing professionally in a company whose objective are finding sustainable and innovative solutions in the construction sector. A company that offers you the possibility of leading projects and where your expertise and talent can have a positive impact on the business. A company focused on creating a better future for those who will live in it.

And speaking about the future, shall we talk about yours?

JOB DESCRIPTION

Escofet by Molins transforms cities and enhances the use of public spaces through the design and industrialization of urban elements and architectural concrete. We are closely linked to Barcelona, but we project our Mediterranean character internationally, present in avenues, parks, streets, and squares around the world.

We contribute to comprehensive urban design projects, creating urban landscapes through our activity lines: Urban Life (urban elements), Lighting (public lighting), Walking (pavements), and Building (architectural concrete).

We are currently seeking a motivated and qualified US Director for the Urban Landscape business, located in Oklahoma, under the Escofet brand, which transforms cities and promotes the use of public space through the design and industrialization of urban elements and architectural concrete. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Escofet.

WHAT WILL YOUR DUTIES BE?

Among other main responsabilities, we highlight the following:

Factory Creation Project Management:

• Coordination and Supervision: Coordinate and oversee the planning and execution of the factory construction project, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, environmental standards, and local regulations.
• Detailed Planning: Collaborate in the creation of a detailed construction plan, including timelines and estimated costs.
• Budget Management: Manage the assigned budget (Capex of $5 million), ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Supplier and Contractor Relations: Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors, ensuring timely acquisition of necessary materials and equipment.
• Periodic Reporting: Report to Escofet's General Management, providing periodic updates on project progress, budgetary and timeline deviations, identified issues, and implemented corrective actions.

Factory Commissioning and Management:

• Hiring and Supervising Personnel: Hire and supervise the necessary personnel for factory operations, with an initial team of 10 workers growing to 30-40 workers within two years.
• Operational Procedures: Establish and maintain efficient and safe operational procedures in accordance with Escofet's General Management guidelines.
• Maintenance Management: Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of facilities and machinery.
• Health and Safety Policies: Implement health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Technical Guidelines: Follow technical instructions and guidelines provided by the headquarters in Spain for product manufacturing.
• Production Supervision: Oversee and coordinate daily production, ensuring that production targets in terms of volume, quality, and delivery schedules set by the headquarters are met.
• Materials Management: Ensure the availability and efficient flow of materials required for manufacturing, supervise inventory levels, and coordinate the receipt and storage of materials in the factory.
• Quality Audits: Participate in internal and external quality and regulatory compliance audits, taking corrective and preventive actions as necessary.

Business Management in the USA:

• Financial Supervision: Oversee and manage the company's profit and loss account, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Financial Collaboration: Work closely with the finance team to prepare budgets, forecasts, and short- and long-term financial strategies.
• Legal and Fiscal Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and fiscal regulations, as well as adherence to internal and external procedures.
• Supplier Relations: Manage relationships with suppliers, establishing and maintaining strong relationships and negotiating the best terms.
• Customer Communication: Act as the liaison between the company and its main customer, ensuring smooth and satisfactory communication.
• Business Unit Reporting: Report to Escofet's General Management, providing periodic updates on the progress of the USA business unit.

Requirements

We are looking for a professional who meets the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Degree and MBA.
• Construction and Factory Project Management Experience: Previous experience in managing construction projects and factory commissioning.
• Technical Knowledge: Technical knowledge in production and manufacturing.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage and motivate work teams.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Ability to make strategic decisions and solve problems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to establish effective relationships with other departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Results-Oriented: Ability to efficiently manage available resources and focus efforts on achieving results.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment and take on new responsibilities as the factory grows.
• High English Proficiency: Fluent in English.
• Business/Production Unit Management Experience: Previous experience in managing a business/productive unit, including overseeing operations, developing growth strategies, and maximizing profitability.
• Live in or around Oklahoma