Multiplant director role purposethe 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.minimum requirements15+ 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).p&l management experience.strong english communication skills, with global exposure.key responsibilitiesoperational leadershiplead 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 & culturedevelop 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 executiontranslate 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 & complianceensure 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.financial leadershipown full p&l responsibility.optimize cost structure, productivity, inventory levels, and efficiencies.manage annual budgets, forecasts, and capex investments.customer & external relationshipsbuild 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 profileexperience 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).