Director de planta

A leading global 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.