The multi plant director leads all operations for a rapidly expanding manufacturing site in ciudad acuña. This role is responsible for stabilizing production, building scalable processes, and guiding the plant through a significant ramp-up phase. The leader must ensure world-class execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and culture, while laying the long-term foundation for a high-performance, high-growth operation.
because the plant is in an accelerated scaling phase, the leader must excel in:
* building structure from zero-to-one (systems, governance, processes, kpis).
* rapid problem-solving and fast decision-making with incomplete information.
* leading under pressure while maintaining discipline and clarity.
* hiring, developing, and restructuring teams to support doubling/tripling volume.
* managing supplier readiness, customer expectations, and launch timelines.
* driving stabilization of quality and efficiencies while production scales aggressively.
* implementing lean fundamentals quickly, not theoretically — hands‐on, floor-focused.
* change management across all levels of the organization.
this leader must thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment where flexibility, resilience, and execution speed are essential.
* 15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in tier-1 automotive or other highly regulated, high-volume industries.
* 10+ years in progressive roles such as operations manager, plant manager, or site leader.
* strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and operational transformation.
* solid understanding of advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, molding, machining, automation).
* experience leading medium-to-large plants (500–2,500 employees).
* strong english communication skills, with global exposure.
key responsibilities operational leadership
* lead all plant functions: production, engineering, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and ehs.
* deliver annual performance targets and long-term operational strategy.
* implement continuous improvement, automation initiatives, lean methodologies, and digital solutions.
* ensure seamless new product launches and adherence to advanced manufacturing processes.
people & culture
* develop and coach a high-performing leadership team.
* foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational discipline.
* lead organizational development, succession planning, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
strategic execution
* translate corporate objectives into plant-level operational roadmaps.
* lead footprint, capacity expansion, and capital investment projects.
* partner with regional/global teams on standardization, best practices, and operational governance.
quality & compliance
* ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., iso/iatf or equivalent).
* drive continuous improvement in product quality, process capability, and customer-facing metrics.
* lead structured problem-solving, audits, and corrective action programs.
* own full p&l responsibility.
* optimize cost structure, productivity, inventory levels, and efficiencies.
* manage annual budgets, forecasts, and capex investments.
customer & external relationships
* build strong relationships with oem/tier-1 customers without disclosing specific product lines.
* support customer reviews, audits, and escalations as senior site representative.
* engage with suppliers, industry associations, local authorities, and external partners as needed.
preferred profile
* experience in multi-site or multinational corporate structures.
* familiarity with complex product portfolios and high-mix environments.
* track record of successfully leading cultural change.
* advanced lean/six sigma certifications (green/black belt).
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