Plant Manager, Fabrication (Guadalajara)

Overview

We are seeking an evolutive Plant Manager for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer at the largest site in Jalisco, Mexico. Lead and coordinate all plant operations (production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, HSE, engineering) to ensure safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Develop and execute the plant’s strategic plan aligned with group objectives, focusing on productivity improvement, waste reduction, and cost competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean/TPM methodologies and performance indicators (OEE, scrap rate, delivery performance, quality).
• Oversee technical activities related to plastic parts manufacturing, ensuring robust process control, tooling management, and industrialization of new products.
• Ensure financial control of the site, manage budgets, optimize operating costs, and coordinate industrial investments.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with solid knowledge of industrial processes linked to the automotive sector.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in production or plant management within an automotive company, preferably plastics manufacturing environment (injection, painting, or assembly lines).
• Proven record in managing large teams and driving industrial performance in a multinational setting.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish.