Production Leader

Description

Job Summary: KMI Group is seeking a Production Leader for galvanizing/zinc coating, with a results-driven mindset, leadership capability, and commitment to continuous process improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Lead galvanizing/zinc coating operations and the operational team 2. Focus on productivity, quality, and safety 3. Drive continuous improvement of production processes The **KMI Group** is seeking a **Production Leader** to work in the **galvanizing/zinc coating** area, with **energy, initiative, leadership qualities, and a strong focus on results**. **Responsibilities** * Lead the **galvanizing/zinc coating** department operations, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety * Plan and monitor the flow of parts and materials through the surface treatment process * Ensure adherence to production and delivery deadlines * Control process parameters (chemical baths, durations, temperature, current, coating thickness, etc.) * Supervise preparation, galvanizing, finishing, and quality inspection stages * Manage chemical reagents, materials, and consumables used in the process * Control inventory levels to prevent shortages or excesses * Monitor performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, quality, rework, losses, and operational efficiency * Lead, train, and develop the operational team * Ensure compliance with **safety, environmental, quality** standards and internal procedures * Directly drive **continuous improvement of production processes** **Requirements** * Proven experience in **electrolytic zinc plating, galvanizing, or surface treatment** * Experience in **managing operational teams** * Knowledge of industrial process control * Experience with production and quality metrics * Planning, organizational, and decision-making capabilities **Preferred Qualifications** * Degree in **Engineering, Chemistry, Production Engineering, Metallurgy**, or a **Chemistry/Metallurgy Technician** qualification * Experience in industrial surface treatment environments * Knowledge of environmental regulations and industrial waste disposal * Experience with audits, ISO, or quality management systems * Experience in production process improvement projects **Behavioral Competencies** * Leadership and clear communication * Systemic understanding of the production process * Proactivity and sense of urgency * Operational organization and discipline * Results orientation and continuous improvement mindset * Decision-making ability **Job Details** **Employment Type:** CLT **Work Model:** On-site **Location:** Jardim Agua Branca / Contagem **Salary:** R$ 2\.500,00 to R$ 3\.000,00 **Benefits:** * Transportation Allowance (paid in cash) * Meal Allowance R$ 400,00 (Caju card) **Job Type:** Full-time CLT Job Type: Full-time CLT Compensation: R$2\.500,00 \- R$3\.000,00 per month Benefits: * Food basket * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site