Job title">leading manufacturing operations">as a seasoned plant leader, you will oversee all aspects of production, quality, and safety at our cuautitlán facility.with 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, sales, engineering, and financial management, you will drive performance improvement across multiple departments.develop and implement strategic plans to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and promote a culture of continuous improvement.collaborate with key stakeholders to align plant operations with overall company strategy and objectives.make informed decisions on production flow, personnel adjustments, quality interventions, and cost optimization.ensure early identification and resolution of quality issues to protect customer and product integrity.required skills and qualifications:bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.proven track record in plant leadership with direct responsibility for production, quality, safety, maintenance, and team performance.experience managing a medium to large-scale manufacturing site, ideally within the polyurethane, foam, automotive, or consumer goods industries.demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and executing cost-efficiency and process improvement initiatives.lean manufacturing and/or six sigma certification is highly preferred.bilingual proficiency in english and spanish is strongly preferred.