Opportunity
opportunity to lead a 600-people team in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
be part of the company's growth in méxico.
about our client
the hiring organization is an american medium-sized company operating within the chemical/manufacturing sector.
it is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality services while fostering an efficient and productive work environment, with a portfolio valued at approximately $100 million in annual revenue in méxico.
job description
full p&l ownership for the chemical business unit in mexico
leadership (directly and indirectly) of commercial, operational, and support teams across multiple sites
strategic planning and execution to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets
oversight of customer relationships, supplier partnerships, and regulatory compliance
accountability for ensuring compliance with mexican labor laws, environmental standards, tax regulations, trade controls, and chemical handling legislation
reporting into regional or global leadership with influence on broader business strategy
develop and execute the business unit strategy aligned with corporate and regional goals
lead and inspire a high-performing team across sales, operations, supply chain, and support functions
drive commercial performance through customer engagement, pricing strategy, and market development
ensure operational efficiency, product quality, and safety across all facilities and processes
monitor and manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
ensure full compliance with mexican governance frameworks, including labor law, environmental protection (e.g., semarnat), occupational health and safety (e.g., nom standards), tax and customs regulations (e.g., sat), and chemical industry-specific legislation
champion continuous improvement, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives
represent the business unit in executive forums and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives
achieve revenue, ebitda, margin, and cash generation targets
maintain safety performance
compliance with all regulatory and governance requirements (zero violations or incidents)
customer satisfaction and retention metrics
operational kpis (e.g., on-time delivery, quality, safety performance)
employee engagement and retention
market share growth and new business development
execution of strategic initiatives and transformation projects
the successful applicant
bachelor's degree in business, engineering, chemistry, or related field (mba preferred)
10+ years of progressive leadership
experience and relationships in a combination of the chemical industry, alongside existing relationships with major manufacturers, spanning automotive, industrial and aerospace industries
proven track record of p&l ownership and delivering financial results
experience managing multi-site operations and cross-functional teams
strong understanding of mexican legal and regulatory frameworks, including labor, environmental, and chemical compliance
bilingual (spanish and english) is essential
strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
inspirational leader with a collaborative and inclusive style
results-driven with a focus on execution and accountability
strong communicator and relationship builder
committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
high integrity and ethical standards
be able to relocate to saltillo or commute everyday from monterrey
what's on offer
competitive salary ranging from $* mxn to $* mxn annually
performance-based bonus structure of 30% of the base salary
annual car allowance of $* mxn
monthly food vouchers of $* mxn
15 days chirstmas bonus, 12 vacation days and 25% vacation prime
collaborative and supportive work environment in saltillo
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