General Manager

Page Executive; Saltillo; Presencial; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent American company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a leader for its Chemical Business Unit in Saltillo, Mexico. This role involves full P&L responsibility, managing a large team, and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of leadership experience in the chemical industry, is bilingual in Spanish and English, and is committed to safety and quality. A competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure are on offer.

Servicios

Competitive salary ranging from $3.330.000 MXN to $3.700.000 MXN annually

Performance-based bonus structure of 30%

Annual Car Allowance of $180.000 MXN

Monthly Food Vouchers of $3.500 MXN

15 days Christmas bonus

12 vacation days and 25% vacation prime

Collaborative work environment

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and delivering financial results.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Full P&L ownership for the Chemical Business Unit in Mexico.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team across various functions.
• Drive commercial performance through pricing strategy and market development.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Strategic thinking

Compliance knowledge

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Opportunity

• Opportunity to lead a 600-people team in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Be part of the company's growth in México.

About Our Client

The hiring organization is an American medium-sized company operating within the chemical/manufacturing sector. It is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality services while fostering an efficient and productive work environment, with a portfolio valued at approximately $100 million in annual revenue in México.

Job Description

• Full P&L ownership for the Chemical Business Unit in Mexico
• Leadership (directly and indirectly) of commercial, operational, and support teams across multiple sites
• Strategic planning and execution to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets
• Oversight of customer relationships, supplier partnerships, and regulatory compliance
• Accountability for ensuring compliance with Mexican labor laws, environmental standards, tax regulations, trade controls, and chemical handling legislation
• Reporting into regional or global leadership with influence on broader business strategy
• Develop and execute the business unit strategy aligned with corporate and regional goals
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team across sales, operations, supply chain, and support functions
• Drive commercial performance through customer engagement, pricing strategy, and market development
• Ensure operational efficiency, product quality, and safety across all facilities and processes
• Monitor and manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure full compliance with Mexican governance frameworks, including labor law, environmental protection (e.g., SEMARNAT), occupational health and safety (e.g., NOM standards), tax and customs regulations (e.g., SAT), and chemical industry-specific legislation
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives
• Represent the business unit in executive forums and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives
• Achieve revenue, EBITDA, margin, and cash generation targets
• Maintain safety performance
• Compliance with all regulatory and governance requirements (zero violations or incidents)
• Customer satisfaction and retention metrics
• Operational KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, quality, safety performance)
• Employee engagement and retention
• Market share growth and new business development
• Execution of strategic initiatives and transformation projects

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership
• Experience and relationships in a combination of the chemical industry, alongside existing relationships with major manufacturers, spanning Automotive, Industrial and Aerospace industries
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and delivering financial results
• Experience managing multi-site operations and cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of Mexican legal and regulatory frameworks, including labor, environmental, and chemical compliance
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is essential
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Inspirational leader with a collaborative and inclusive style
• Results‑driven with a focus on execution and accountability
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Be able to relocate to Saltillo or commute everyday from Monterrey

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $3.330.000 MXN to $3.700.000 MXN annually
• Performance‑based bonus structure of 30% of the base salary
• Annual Car Allowance of $180.000 MXN
• Monthly Food Vouchers of $3.500 MXN
• 15 days Chirstmas bonus, 12 vacation days and 25% vacation prime
• Collaborative and supportive work environment in Saltillo