Job descriptiongeneral manager (manufacturing operations) – state of mexico, mexicowe are partnering with a european industrial organization to recruit a highly experienced general manager to lead country operations in mexico.the ideal candidate is an operationally focused leader with deep experience in high-volume, low-margin manufacturing environments, preferably with exposure to plastics processing, injection molding, or similarly fast-paced production settings. This role requires someone who understands the demands of a 24/7 operation, thrives in low-cycle-time environments, and can strengthen performance, culture, and output across the organization.about the rolethe general manager will oversee the full p&l and operational performance of a large manufacturing site, leading a multi-disciplinary team across production, commercial operations, finance, hr, quality, and it. The mandate is to ensure stability, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement while driving the next phase of operational excellence.this leader will be responsible for evolving the plant’s organizational structure, optimizing processes, developing talent, and elevating the site's operational standards in alignment with global expectations.key responsibilitieslead the full business unit with end-to-end p&l accountabilityoversee daily operations to ensure products are manufactured on time, in full, and to required specificationsmanage a 24/7 production cycle with low cycle times and high-output requirementsimprove oee, reduce scrap, and strengthen operational kpisoversee production planning, scheduling, maintenance, warehousing, and raw material flowbuild and develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and collaborationdrive strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and new product introductionsensure compliance with safety, quality, and governance standardslead budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization initiativesideal profile5+ years of experience as a general manager or operations leader within a mid-size industrial or manufacturing organizationeducational background in engineering or technical field; plus relevant professional trainingstrong background in high-volume, low-margin manufacturinghands-on operational expertise with 24/7 production environmentsexperience with plastics, injection molding, compression molding, or similar processes preferredproven success improving operations performance (oee, quality, cost, output)experience leading teams of 50+ in a manufacturing settingstrong strategic thinking paired with an entrepreneurial, solution-oriented mindsetbusiness professional level english and spanish communication skills requiredcomfort working in a fast-scaling, performance-driven manufacturing environment