Plant Manager

Projekts Staffing and Consulting; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 800,000 - 1,000,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international automotive firm in Puebla, Mexico, is looking for a Plant Manager to lead plant operations and improve productivity. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, at least 7 years of experience in plant management within the automotive industry, and a strong command of English and Spanish. This role involves developing strategic plans, managing large teams, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years of experience in production or plant management within an automotive company.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing environment (injection, painting, or assembly lines).
• Proven record in managing large teams and driving industrial performance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate all plant operations ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop and execute the plant’s strategic plan to improve productivity.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Lean/TPM methodologies

Analytical mindset

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Projekts is a specialized recruitment and consulting company and is proud to collaborate with over 600 clients, including (Fortune 500 companies), operating in more than 20 countries worldwide.

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Our client is a global Tier 1 in the automotive industry and is looking for a Plant manager, in Puebla area in Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all plant operations (production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, HSE, engineering) ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute the plant’s strategic plan consistent with group objectives, with a focus on improving productivity, waste reduction, and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean/TPM methodologies and performance indicators (OEE, scrap rate, delivery performance, quality).
• Oversee technical activities related to plastic parts manufacturing, ensuring robust process control, tooling management, and industrialization of new products.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary management team, fostering a culture of responsibility, excellence, and innovation.
• Maintain close contact with OEM clients and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with customer requirements and group standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
• Ensure financial control of the site, manage budgets, optimize operating costs, and coordinate industrial investments.

Profile required

• Engineering degree with solid knowledge of industrial processes linked to the automotive sector.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in production or plant management within an automotive company, preferably plastics manufacturing environment (injection, painting, or assembly lines).
• Proven record in managing large teams and driving industrial performance in a multinational setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset combined with an ability to lead transformation initiatives.
• Excellent command of English and spanish