A leading general 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
📌 Director de planta (México)
🏢 LHH
📍 México