Plant Manager MX

Join our team as a Plant Manager MX  in the automotive sector. We offer:

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and skills
• Company Car
• Annual Executive Bonus
• 30 days of Christmas bonus
• 2 additional vacation days
• 70% vacation premium
• 8% Savings Fund without legal limit
• 10% in food vouchers without legal limit
• Flexibility to work hybrid, Flex Time, short Fridays
• Access to E-Learning & EAP (Employee Assistance Program) programs.
• Major Medical Expenses Insurance
• Life Insurance

Position Objective

Lead and ensure the achievement of operational, financial, and strategic results for the plant by overseeing operational processes and financial performance. The position is responsible for managing the functions of HSE, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Controllership, and Human Resources, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. It will focus on driving continuous improvement, ensuring quality and compliance, and maximizing profitability through expert leadership and the use of innovative solutions to support the company's growth and success.

Main Responsibilities:

• Define and execute business strategies to achieve company objectives and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Manage financial results, including the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement and EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes), ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
• Supervise operations across Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Materials (Planning, Purchasing, Warehousing, Shipment, and Logistics) to ensure seamless workflows.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements (OEM, Tier 1, Aftermarket, and OES), and operational efficiency.
• Analyze complex multidimensional issues, implementing innovative solutions to improve processes and drive continuous improvement through methodologies like Lean Manufacturing.
• Lead and develop a workforce of 200 employees, fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and professional growth.
• Promote the effective use of ERP systems (preferably SAP) to enhance operational excellence, decision-making, and reporting.

Essential to have:

• English Level: Fluent C1-C2 (able to maintain business conversations).
• Experience: A least 5 years in a similar position (Plant Manager/Operations Manager) in the Automotive Industry, preferably with multinational companies.
• Proven experience working with OEM and Tier 1, Aftermarket & OES.

Schooling/Location:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in fields such as Engineering , Administration, or related areas. (CVs from other disciplines will be considered based on relevant experience, knowledge, and skills).
• Job Location: Based in Querétaro, México.

Knowledge:

• Financial management and analysis of P&L (Profit & Loss), responsible for the profitability and results of the business unit in Mexico.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP, for operations management and financial reporting.
• Extensive knowledge in manufacturing and logistics: production, maintenance, materials planning, purchasing, warehousing, and transportation.
• Experience in continuous improvement, implementing methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Strong understanding of the automotive market: experience with OEM and Tier 1 clients and familiarity with the Aftermarket and OES sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge in administration: finance, human resources, sales, and IT to support strategic decision-making.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Leadership and team management.
• Effective communication and negotiation.
• Adaptability to change and innovation.
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

“We ensure that personnel hiring adheres to our code of ethics and that it is company policy to provide equal employment and business relationship opportunities to all qualified individuals, without any form of discrimination, meaning without distinction of race, religion, nationality, social status, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other differing abilities."