**Location**: San Martín de las Flores, Jalisco
**Schedule**: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
**Employment Type**: Full-time | On-site
**Drive Operational Excellence in a Global Automotive Leader**:
We are a **Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier** of **high-precision metal and plastic components** for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. Our commitment to **quality, innovation, and continuous improvement** drives us to seek a visionary **Director of Operations** who will lead our manufacturing and supply chain strategies to ensure efficiency, scalability, and excellence.
This role is a **career-defining opportunity** for an experienced operations leader who thrives in **highly dynamic, fast-paced environments** and is eager to make a lasting impact on a integral scale.
**Your Impact**:
As **Director of Operations**, you will be responsible for overseeing **end-to-end production processes, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence** within our automotive manufacturing facilities. Your leadership will be crucial in driving **lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and high-performance manufacturing strategies** to enhance productivity and maintain our position as a **trusted partner** for global OEMs.
This role requires **deep expertise in metal and plastic manufacturing**, including **injection molding, stamping, and assembly processes**, ensuring that our production meets the highest industry standards while continuously innovating and adapting to market demands.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Develop and execute **strategic operational plans** aligned with corporate objectives, focusing on efficiency, quality, and growth.
- Oversee **end-to-end manufacturing processes**,



ensuring seamless coordination between production, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Lead **continuous improvement initiatives** through **Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational best practices**.
- Drive **efficiency in metal and plastic component production**, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and customer requirements.
- Optimize supply chain management, enhancing **supplier relationships, procurement strategies, and inventory control**.
- Implement **performance metrics and KPIs** to monitor and improve operational effectiveness.
- Foster a **high-performance, results-driven culture**, mentoring and empowering cross-functional teams.
- Ensure **compliance with automotive industry standards**, including **IATF 16949 and ISO 9001**.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align operational strategies with **business expansion and innovation goals**.
**What We’re Looking For**:
✔ **Education**: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related fields.
✔ **Experience**:
- ** 10+ years** of leadership experience in **automotive manufacturing operations**.
- Proven track record in **overseeing production of metal and plastic components** (injection molding, stamping, assembly).
- Expertise in **lean manufacturing,



operational excellence, and supply chain optimization**.
- Strong ability to **lead cross-functional teams and drive large-scale projects**.
- ✔ **Languages**:Advanced English** (capable of leading technical discussions and executive meetings).
- ✔ **Technical Skills**:
- Deep knowledge of **IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing**.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in **budgeting, cost optimization, and process efficiency**.
- ✔ **Soft Skills**:
- ** Strategic vision and problem-solving mindset**.
- Ability to **motivate and inspire teams** in high-pressure environments.
- Strong **decision-making and analytical thinking** skills.
- Excellent **negotiation and stakeholder management** abilities.
**What We Offer**:
**Competitive salary**
**Superior benefits**
**Leadership role in a growing, innovation-driven company**.
**Multicultural work environment with global exposure**.
**Strategic influence over key operational decisions**.
**Access to state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and methodologies**.
**Lead, Innovate, and Make an Impact**:
This is **not just another leadership role**—it’s an opportunity to **shape the future of automotive manufacturing**. In this position, **no two days will be the same**; challenges and opportunities will push you to adapt, optimize, and drive continuous improvement.
If you are **a forward-thinking leader with a passion for operational excellence, supply chain innovation, and high-impact decision-making**, we want to hear from you.
**Your expertise can redefine what’s possible in automotive manufacturing. Join us.

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