Plant Manager

Our top-tier client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Plant Manager to lead the operations at their Juárez, Chih, Mexico facility, with a focus on the automotive industry. A leader who is self-confident professional with a strong sense of urgency, a people-oriented mindset, and a focus on continuous improvement. As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe work environment. This role is critical in shaping the success of the manufacturing operations through effective leadership and strategic decision-making.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in automotive industry manufacturing operations.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage a diverse workforce.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) with exceptional communication skills at all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical skills, including a solid understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial metrics.

• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement initiatives and a drive for operational excellence.

• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented approach.

Professional Competencies:

• Self-driven, forward-thinking, and able to critically assess performance and areas for improvement.

• Comfortable interacting with senior executives, peers, and all levels of staff.

• Strong character with a customer-oriented mindset and the ability to lead by example.

• Ability to foster teamwork and motivate employees toward achieving challenging goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily plant operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are consistently met.

• Drive operational improvements and efficiency by optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce costs and enhance productivity.

• Foster a positive work environment, engaging and motivating employees to meet and exceed performance goals.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to resolve production challenges and streamline operations.

• Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demands while optimizing inventory levels and managing raw material procurement with the supply chain team.

• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes to meet or exceed customer expectations, addressing deviations with corrective and preventive actions.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and instill a culture of accountability and innovation across the workforce.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards, promoting a culture of workplace safety.

• Manage and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies for enhanced plant performance.

• Oversee plant financials, including budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis, working closely with the finance team to ensure profitability.

• Coach, mentor, and develop plant staff to maximize their potential and prepare them for future leadership roles.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.