Plant Manager — Automotive Manufacturing Leader (P&L)

Miramar Global Executive Search; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 6,000,000 - 7,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Miramar Global Executive Search is seeking a high-impact Plant Manager for a global automotive manufacturing site in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. The role requires strategic leadership to run a safe, efficient, and profitable operation with full P&L responsibility.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in automotive manufacturing, proven P&L ownership, and a track record of building high-performing teams, driving Lean and Six Sigma improvements, and delivering customer-focused results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years in automotive manufacturing with plant leadership experience.
• Proven P&L ownership and delivery of results through teams.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and team development: build and coach a high-performing management team.
• Operational excellence: drive productivity, efficiency and quality improvements.
• Cross-functional collaboration: align with internal teams to meet site objectives.
• Financial performance: own site P&L and drive profitability.
• Safety and compliance: uphold safety culture and regulatory/quality standards.
• Customer engagement: serve as primary contact to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Financial Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Safety Compliance

Customer Engagement

Education

Engineering or Quality Management degree

Job description

Miramar Global Executive Search is seeking a high-impact Plant Manager for a global automotive manufacturing site in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. The role requires strategic leadership to run a safe, efficient, and profitable operation with full P&L responsibility.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in automotive manufacturing, proven P&L ownership, and a track record of building high-performing teams, driving Lean and Six Sigma improvements, and delivering customer-focused results.