Company description
north american manufacturing (mexico) can finally compete with outsourced manufacturing in southeast asia. This phenomenon just came to fruition within the last few years due to maco economic environment all over the world. i.e. Tariffs, labor costs, utilities costs, etc... Brh2 has been preparing for this and is perfectly situated to take full advantage of most retail manufacturers who are currently looking for a nearshore option or just an asia +1 strategy.
position overview
the general manager is responsible for the full operational, financial, and strategic leadership of a high-volume plastic injection molding manufacturing facility serving domestic and export markets. This role carries complete p&l responsibility and is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth performance.
the general manager must build a disciplined, metrics-driven, lean manufacturing culture capable of supporting tier-1 customers, international quality standards, and aggressive growth targets. This position requires deep knowledge of plastic injection molding, tooling, automation, workforce management, and cross-border supply chains.
core responsibilities1. Plant leadership & operations
direct all day-to-day manufacturing operations including molding, secondary operations, assembly, packaging, and logistics.
ensure production schedules are met with optimal machine utilization, labor efficiency, and material yield.
drive oee, scrap reduction, uptime, and throughput improvement programs.
maintain a safe, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment (stps, osha-equivalent, fire, and environmental regulations).
2. Financial & p&l management
own full plant p&l, including budgeting, cost controls, margin improvement, and capital planning.
establish and manage kpi systems for:
cost per part
labor efficiency
scrap and regrind usage
tooling roi
inventory turns
ebitda contribution
lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
3. Engineering, tooling & process control
oversee:
mold design, launch, maintenance, and lifecycle management
process validation (iq/oq/pq)
scientific molding practices
automation and robotics
ensure robust process controls, spc, and documentation are in place for all customer programs.
lead new product launches and production transfers.
4. Quality & compliance
maintain world-class quality systems:
iso 9001
iso 13485
iatf 16949
customer-specific requirements
ensure corrective action systems (8d, fmea, spc) are rigorously followed.
drive zero-defect culture and customer satisfaction.
5. Supply chain & logistics
manage raw materials, resin sourcing, packaging, spare parts, and tooling.
control inventory levels and working capital.
coordinate cross-border shipping to the u.s. and other export markets.
ensure vendor quality, delivery, and pricing discipline.
6. People & organizational leadership
lead and develop:
production managers
engineers
supervisors
quality, maintenance, and support teams
build a high-accountability culture focused on continuous improvement.
implement structured training programs for operators, technicians, and supervisors.
maintain strong labor relations and compliance with mexican labor law.
7. Strategic growth & customer interface
support new business development, rfqs, cost modeling, and capacity planning.
act as senior plant interface for key customers, audits, and program launches.
identify opportunities for:
automation
vertical integration
cost reduction
new markets or customers
key performance metrics
on-time delivery (otd)
oee and machine utilization
scrap and rework
cost per molded part
ebitda and gross margin
customer ppm and returns
safety and compliance
employee turnover and productivity
required qualifications
bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field (mba preferred).
10+ years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing.
5+ years in senior plant leadership or general manager role.
demonstrated success managing multi-shift operations with 50–300+ employees.
strong understanding of:
mold design and maintenance
resin behavior and processing
automation and robotics
quality systems and customer audits
fluent spanish and english required.
personal profile
the successful candidate will be:
highly data-driven and disciplined
comfortable in fast-paced, high-volume production environments
skilled at building teams and enforcing accountability
commercially minded with strong financial literacy
capable of leading both hourly and professional workforces
comfortable working with u.s.-based ownership, customers, and supply chains
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