Plant Manager / Production Manager (F/M/D)

Bwf Group; México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

BWF Profiles in Mexico is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the establishment of a new production site, manage three shifts, and drive scalable plastics extrusion processes.

You will build a capable team, implement standardized work, monitor KPI metrics, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with HQ in Offingen while living on-site in Mexico. This leadership role offers significant impact and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Proven success in building or scaling a production site and start of serial production.
• Experience in plastics processing (extrusion/thermoplastics), ideally profile manufacturing.
• Residence in Mexico or willingness for long-term on-site assignment; travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and build the new production site from layout to ramp-up.
• Drive OEE targets, cycle times and changeover improvements.
• Recruit, develop and lead a 18–20 person three-shift team.
• Introduce standardized work procedures.
• Ensure stable quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with HQ in Offingen and report KPIs.
• Manage budget, inventory, costs and P&L within approved frameworks.

Skills

On-site leadership

Shop-floor presence

OEE & metrics

Spanish & English

International experience

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree (production/plastics/mechanical/industrial)

Job description

As Plant Manager / Production Manager (f/m/d) at BWF Profiles, you will lead the operational and technical build-up of our new production site in Mexico, from initial planning through to a stable three-shift serial operation. Your focus: efficient plastic profile manufacturing, robust processes, and measurable results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement the new production site, including layout, machine installation, qualification, and ramp-up
• Drive industrialization and production set-up with clear targets for OEE, cycle times, and changeover times
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team (approx. 18–20 employees) in a three-shift operation
• Introduce standardized work procedures
• Ensure stable quality processes, occupational safety, and environmental standards
• Collaborate closely with HQ in Offingen and provide regular KPI reporting
• Manage budget, inventory, costs, and P&L within approved frameworks

Ideally, You Bring

• Degree in engineering (e.g., production/plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering) or a comparable qualification
• Proven success in building or scaling a production site, including a successful start of serial production
• Practical experience in plastics processing (e.g., extrusion/thermoplastics), ideally profile manufacturing
• Hands‑on leadership: visible on the shop floor, decisive, execution-oriented, and metrics-driven
• Experience in an international environment; familiarity with German quality and process standards is an advantage
• Business-fluent Spanish and English; German is a plus
• Residence in Mexico or willingness for a long‑term on‑site assignment; willingness to travel internationally

In addition to a highly engaging and impactful leadership role, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• a company car
• an annual performance‑based bonus

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.

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