This position is responsible for leading the end-to-end operations of two food manufacturing plants, ensuring operational excellence, compliance with quality and food safety standards, and a strong focus on cultural transformation, productivity, and profitability.
The role requires a seasoned executive with proven experience managing large-scale food production facilities, overseeing cooking and packaging processes, cold chain logistics, and distribution operations. The idóneo candidate is an accomplished leader with strategic vision, strong execution skills, and the ability to work closely with company owners to drive business professionalization, operational standardization, and sustainable growth.
Operational Context
Approximate monthly production: 1,600 tons
Main product lines: Cream cheese, nacho cheese, sliced American cheese
Facilities: Two manufacturing plants with approximately 300 employees working across three shifts (Monday through Saturday)
Key clients: Major retailers such as Walmart, Chedraui, Sam’s Club, Tiendas 3B, and wholesale distributors
Core processes: Cooking, packaging, refrigeration, storage, and distribution
Current phase: Transition to a new, technologically advanced plant — involving high levels of change management, employee training, and cultural adaptation
Main Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the full operations of both manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, service, cost, and delivery standards.
Develop and implement operational and growth strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
Supervise key operational areas: manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, logistics, quality, safety, and environmental management.
Guarantee process continuity and efficiency throughout cooking, packaging, and cold chain systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation projects, and process optimization through TPM and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Manage budgets, operational KPIs, and productivity goals to ensure profitability.
Lead the transition to the new production facility, ensuring technological adoption, staff training, and standardization of procedures.
Build a strong organizational culture centered on operational discipline, communication, and teamwork.
Represent the company during audits, regulatory reviews, and key customer meetings.
Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning, capital investments, and development of new business lines.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Chemical, or Food-related field)
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
Experience managing operational budgets exceeding 100M MXN annually
Availability to work on-site in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area
High adaptability to fast-paced and changing environments
Benefits Competitive salary between $200,000 and $250,000 MXN gross per month
Executive-level benefits package (including performance bonuses and company car)
Opportunity to lead the strategic transformation of a major food manufacturing operation
Career growth potential within a high-impact leadership role
Collaborative work environment with direct influence on business strategy
Involvement in modernization projects and state-of-the-art plant technology implementation