Plant Manager

Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S.A. de C.V; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

High visibility role

Competitive compensation package

Dynamic environment focused on growth

Job summary

Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S.A. de C.V is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to lead a new complex electrical- and metal-mechanical manufacturing operation in Mexico.

You will oversee production, engineering, quality, supply chain, maintenance, EHS, and materials management to meet customer expectations. The role requires a track record of growing manufacturing operations, implementing Lean, and delivering NPI and capacity expansion with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree is a plus for leadership roles.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in a Plant Manager or equivalent senior role.
• Strong knowledge of metal-mechanical manufacturing processes and lean tools.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Develop and execute the site operating strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Drive accountability, discipline, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Oversee sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical installation, wiring, and testing.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management for manufacturing readiness and capacity expansion.
• Lead New Product Introduction, production transfers, and process improvements.
• Implement Lean tools: 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, RCA, Kaizen, VSM.
• Improve efficiency, labor productivity, throughput, quality, and manufacturing flow.
• Maintain a strong safety environment and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and coach a high-performing leadership team and succession plans.
• Act as primary operations representative for key customers and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Management

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Electrical/Metal fabrication knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

MBA or Master's Degree (plus)

Job description

• Lead the launch of a new manufacturing facility.
• Shape the future of a fast-growing manufacturing operation.

Sobre nuestro cliente

Our client is a fast-growing company within the electrical manufacturing industry, focused on delivering highly engineered electrical infrastructure solutions to customers across multiple sectors. As part of its continued expansion in Mexico, the company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead a new complex manufacturing operation.

Descripción

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing facility. This position will oversee all plant functions, including Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, and Materials Management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.
The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of electrical manufacturing and metal-mechanical manufacturing experience, with expertise managing engineered-to-order, project-driven, or high-mix/low-volume operations.
Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all plant operations, ensuring performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Inventory, and Customer Satisfaction metrics.
• Develop and execute the site operating strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Drive accountability, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Lead manufacturing operations involving sheet metal fabrication, welding, structural assembly, industrial painting, mechanical assembly, electrical installation, wiring, controls integration, testing, and final product integration.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Program Management teams to ensure manufacturing readiness for new products, customer projects, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI), production transfers, process improvements, and operational scalability.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing tools including 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Improve plant efficiency, labor productivity, throughput, quality performance, and manufacturing flow.
• Establish and maintain a strong safety environment while ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Develop and coach a high-performing leadership team while building organizational capability and succession plans.
• Act as the primary operational representative for key customers and lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure customer commitments are achieved.

Perfil buscado

A successful Plant Manager should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or Master's Degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Director, or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Solid understanding of metal-mechanical manufacturing processes:
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Welding Processes
  • Machining
  • Painting and Coating Operations
  • Mechanical Assembly
• As well as experience with:
  • Electrical Assembly
  • Industrial Wiring
  • Electrical Testing & Validation
• Proven success leading plant growth, operational transformation, capacity expansion, or manufacturing transfers.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Qué Ofrecemos

• Opportunity to lead a growing manufacturing operation within the electrical industry.
• Relocation support available for exceptional candidates currently based anywhere in Mexico.
• High visibility role with significant impact on operational strategy and business growth.
• Dynamic environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.