Your job:as the director of operations for our south guadalajara plant, you will lead a 24-hour, high‑volume manufacturing operation and play a critical role in driving operational excellence while building a culture of innovation and transformation. You will be accountable for developing leaders, applying economic-based business management, and realizing a clear operational vision across key functions, including high‑speed molding, precision components, assembly operations (manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated), smt, safety, product quality, materials, planning, and environmental systems.our team:you will lead plant operations leaders across manufacturing processes, the tool room, and materials management, partnering closely with key stakeholders across the campus. You will also collaborate with our design center and domestic/global operations teams to support new product introductions (npis), production ramps, and line transfers, share best practices, and strengthen performance across the enterprise.what you will do:
1. coach, mentor, and develop plant operations leaders across all manufacturing processes, tool room, and materials management to achieve business objectives while managing variances and minimizing cost of poor quality in a high‑volume, automotive tier‑1 environment.
2. embody and promote principle-based management (pbm) principles consistently, fostering a culture of accountability across the campus and global operations.
3. lead organizational change initiatives with respect and courage, ensuring smooth transitions during line transfers, capacity expansions, and npis, while maintaining strong employee engagement.
4. embrace and drive operational excellence through the molex operating systems (mos) and leverage digital transformation tools to improve throughput, quality, and cost performance.
5. partner with our design center and other domestic or global manufacturing operations to share knowledge and best practices on a regular basis, particularly related to product launches and manufacturing transfers.
6. lead operational performance by monitoring kpis and metrics, applying principle-based decision-making to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
7. identify talent gaps at both individual and organizational levels, coaching supervisors to develop skills and close performance gaps.
8. use performance data, economic analysis, and strong p&l ownership to prioritize and allocate resources effectively and maximize business results.
9. champion continuous improvement efforts by challenging existing processes and driving productivity and cost-saving initiatives across the plant.
10. oversee all aspects of plant financial performance with full p&l accountability, ensuring achievement of revenue, cost, and profitability targets.
who you are (basic qualifications):
11. 5+ years of senior leadership experience leading large-scale operations in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
12. 5+ years of experience managing manufacturing, engineering, and/or technical teams.
13. demonstrated application of quality improvement methodologies (lean, six sigma, etc.) with experience leading process improvement projects.
14. strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams at all levels.
15. prior automotive industry experience within a tier‑1 supplier environment.
what will put you ahead:
16. demonstrated production knowledge in high‑speed molding, smt, and complex assembly operations, along with proven p&l management experience.
17. prior experience supporting npis, production ramps, and manufacturing line transfers in high‑volume products manufacturing.
who we are:at koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.