Plant leadership opportunity
the plant manager plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and sustainable growth in our manufacturing operations. This strategic position oversees all aspects of plant management, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain activities.
this leadership role fosters a high-performance environment where team members are empowered, respected, and held accountable. The successful candidate will exercise full decision-making authority for the site, aligning actions with corporate goals and driving autonomous, data-informed initiatives.
key responsibilities:
* lead the plant to achieve business objectives by overseeing production, quality, and maintenance functions.
* develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
* collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and cultural transformation.
* manage p&l responsibility for the facility, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
* implement lean culture principles by leading kaizen events, standard work implementation, and waste reduction projects.
requirements
* bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (master's a plus).
* 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles, with at least 4 years at the plant manager level or similar.
* strong track record in p&l management, cost reductions, compliance leadership, and operational/cultural turnarounds.
* extensive experience with implementation of lean, six sigma, and other ci methodologies.
* prior leadership experience in maquiladora/immex environments and understanding of import/export laws and regulatory compliance in mexico.
* fully bilingual in english and spanish.