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 global 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 areas and full p&l; responsibility.
- strong knowledge of quality systems, productivity management, maintenance strategies, and operational excellence methodologies.
- advanced english proficiency is required.

key competencies

- transformational leadership.
- strategic thinking with a strong results orientation.
- change management and organizational transformation capabilities.
- ability to influence and lead within multicultural environments.
- talent development and retention.
- data-driven decision-making.
- strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills in global organizations.

preferred qualifications

- experience working within european, north american, multinational organizations.
- background in multicultural environments with frequent interaction with international leadership teams.
- participation in plant expansion, operational transformation, or business diversification initiatives.
- knowledge of industry 4.0, automation, smart manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

📌 Director de planta (México)
🏢 LHH
📍 México