The Director, Operations is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of plant operations, including manufacturing, materials, quality, and continuous improvement.
This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving productivity, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across the facility.
The position leads cross‐functional teams, establishes operational strategy, and ensures alignment with company goals and performance targets.
Key Accountabilities Include
Lead and oversee all plant operations including manufacturing, materials management, and support functions
Develop and execute operational plans to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, productivity, waste reduction) across the plant
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., QSR, safety, environmental)
Lead workforce planning, talent development, and labor management across departments
Manage inventory, capacity planning, and resource allocation to optimize plant performance




Partner with engineering and leadership on capital projects, new product introduction, and process improvements
Requirements
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7–10+ years in manufacturing/operations with progressive leadership responsibility
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence
Experience managing multi‐functional teams
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred depending on site needs
Strategic thinker with strong execution focus
Proven leadership and decision‐making ability
Strong problem‐solving and troubleshooting skills
Compensation
Currency: MXN
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: Yes
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.
The vigente salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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📌 Operations Director (Nuevo Laredo)
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