Plant Manager

Page Executive; México; On-site; MXN 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Page Executive seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to launch and scale a new OEM operation in Mexico. You will build the plant team, set up the organization, and drive P&L performance from day one.

You will lead end-to-end manufacturing, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain, ensuring safety, cost control, and operational excellence. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in the automotive industry, including direct OEM experience.
• At least 7 years in manufacturing leadership roles such as Plant Manager.
• Proven experience leading greenfield projects, plant launches, ramp-ups, or major transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the start-up and ramp-up of a new OEM manufacturing operation in Mexico.
• Build the plant organization, leadership team, and operational structure.
• Own full site P&L performance, including profitability, cost control, CAPEX, and working capital.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance across the operation.
• Oversee Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, Warehousing, and Continuous Improvement.
• Establish robust manufacturing processes, performance metrics, and operational standards.
• Ensure production readiness and operational scalability to support future growth.
• Lead supplier performance and support localization initiatives where applicable.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the plant.
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to support execution, problem-solving, and operational discipline.
• Partner with regional and global leadership teams to achieve strategic business objectives.

Skills

Auto OEM exp

Plant management

Lean manufacturing

P&L management

Leadership

English proficiency

Job description

• Lead a high-profile greenfield manufacturing launch in Mexico.
• Own the plant's growth, performance, and profitability from day one.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global OEM manufacturer undergoing an exciting phase of international expansion. The company is investing in its operations and manufacturing capabilities in Mexico and is looking for an experienced manufacturing leader to play a key role in building a high-performing, scalable operation.
This opportunity offers the chance to lead transformation, develop teams, drive operational excellence, and make a lasting impact on a strategically important business.

Job Description

• Lead the start-up and ramp-up of a new OEM manufacturing operation in Mexico.
• Build the plant organization, leadership team, and operational structure.
• Own full site P&L performance, including profitability, cost control, CAPEX, and working capital.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance across the operation.
• Oversee Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, Warehousing, and Continuous Improvement.
• Establish robust manufacturing processes, performance metrics, and operational standards.
• Ensure production readiness and operational scalability to support future growth.
• Lead supplier performance and support localization initiatives where applicable.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the plant.
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to support execution, problem-solving, and operational discipline.
• Partner with regional and global leadership teams to achieve strategic business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

• 10-15+ years of experience within the automotive industry, including direct OEM experience.
• At least 7 years in manufacturing leadership roles such as Plant Manager
• Proven experience leading greenfield projects, plant launches, industrial ramp-ups, or major operational transformations.
• Strong background managing end-to-end manufacturing operations, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgets, CAPEX, conversion costs, and plant profitability.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and process standardization.
• Experience leading large teams within complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong supplier management and operational planning capabilities.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Hands‑on leadership style with strong communication, change management, and team‑building skills.
• High level of ownership, integrity, strategic thinking, and operational discipline.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive compensation package.