General Manager Director Of Operations (Confidential Search)

Aspire Recruitment Solutions; Xico; Presencial; MXN 800,000 - 1,000,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a leader for manufacturing operations in Xico, Mexico. The role includes overseeing daily processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing significant budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience in manufacturing leadership, particularly in the packaging sector. Competitive salary and executive-level benefits package offered for this impactful leadership role.

Servicios

Collaborative work environment

Executive-level benefits package

Performance bonuses

Company car

Career growth potential

Formación

• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in the packaging industry.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and safety standards.
• Ability to manage operational budgets exceeding 100 M MXN annually.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Develop operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Manage budgets and productivity goals to ensure profitability.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Decision-making

Data analysis

Communication

Quality control

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial Chemical, Food-related, or similar)

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing software systems

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Operational Context & Approximate Monthly Production
• Main product lines: Cream cheese, Nacho cheese, sliced American cheese.
• Facilities: Two manufacturing plants with approximately 300 employees across three shifts (Monday‑Saturday).
• Key clients: Walmart, Chedraui, Sam’s Club, Tiendas 3B, and wholesale distributors.
• Core processes: Cooking, packaging, refrigeration, storage, and distribution.
• Current phase: Transition to a technologically advanced plant requiring significant change management, employee training, and cultural adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full operations of both manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, service, cost, and delivery standards.
• Develop and implement operational and growth strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Supervise key operational areas: manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, logistics, quality, safety, and environmental management.
• Guarantee process continuity and efficiency across cooking, packaging, and cold‑chain systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation projects, and process optimization via TPM and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Manage budgets, operational KPIs, and productivity goals to ensure profitability.
• Lead the transition to the new production facility, ensuring technological adoption, staff training, and procedural standardization.
• Build a strong organizational culture centered on operational discipline, communication, and teamwork.
• Represent the company during audits, regulatory reviews, and key customer meetings.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning, capital investments, and development of new business lines.
• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet production targets and customer demand.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Lead and motivate a team of supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure employee development and engagement.
• Foster a positive work culture emphasizing teamwork, safety, and quality.
• Maintain quality control measures to ensure products meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and address quality issues or production discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and conduct regular safety audits.
• Promote a safety‑conscious culture through training and awareness programs.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the plant budget, identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and manage inventory levels.
• Communicate regularly with senior management, providing updates on production performance and key metrics.
• Prepare and present reports on key performance indicators, production metrics, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial Chemical, Food‑related, or similar) or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in the packaging industry.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• Experience managing operational budgets exceeding 100 M MXN annually.
• Ability to work on‑site in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area and adapt to fast‑paced, changing environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between 200,000 – 250,000 MXN gross per month.
• Executive‑level benefits package, including performance bonuses and company car.
• Opportunity to lead the strategic transformation of a major food manufacturing operation.
• Career growth potential within a high‑impact leadership role.
• Collaborative work environment with direct influence on business strategy.
• Involvement in modernization projects and state‑of‑the‑art plant technology implementation.