A leading integral manufacturing organization with an international footprint is seeking a
Plant Director
to lead a strategic operation located in the Bajío region of Mexico.
This executive role carries full responsibility for plant performance, including operational and financial results, cross-functional team leadership, organizational development, operational excellence, and business growth. The position reports directly to international corporate leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership for manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, logistics, and EHS operations.
- Ensure achievement of productivity, quality, delivery, and profitability targets.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing practices, and process optimization programs.
- Lead the plant's operational strategy with full accountability for business performance and results.
- Develop and strengthen a high-performance culture focused on safety, collaboration, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead multicultural teams while maintaining effective communication with corporate leadership and integral stakeholders.
- Actively contribute to business growth and diversification strategies.
Required Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a Plant Leadership, Plant Manager, Site Director, or Operations Director role.
- Strong background within the automotive industry.
- Proven experience in precision metalworking, machining, CNC manufacturing, and metal component production.
- Demonstrated success leading Tier 1, Tier 2, component manufacturing operations.
- Track record of successfully industrializing, transferring, or launching non-automotive programs within an operation originally focused on automotive manufacturing.
- Experience managing complex organizational structures with multiple functional ar
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