Vp Of Operations (Cuautitlán)

findojobs; Cuautitlán; Presencial; MXN 2,195,000 - 3,294,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive company seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead its joint venture across five manufacturing plants in Mexico. This role involves strategic direction and hands-on leadership, focusing on operational excellence and transformation initiatives. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in automotive manufacturing and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with an MBA preferred. The position offers the opportunity to drive significant improvements and foster a high-performance culture.

Formación

• 15+ years of progressive experience in automotive manufacturing or related industries.
• Proven experience in operational turnaround and leading transformation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic direction and leadership across five manufacturing plants.
• Develop and execute long-term operational strategies.
• Lead large-scale transformation initiatives.

Conocimientos

Operational turnaround experience

Leadership in manufacturing

Effective communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement methodologies

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations

MBA (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Vice President of Operations – Automotive Joint Venture (Mexico)

Location: Mexico

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer / Joint Venture Board

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

About the Role

The Vice President of Operations will serve as the strategic and operational leader for a rapidly evolving automotive joint venture with five manufacturing plants across Mexico. This executive will drive operational excellence, lead major transformation initiatives, and ensure the organization delivers world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. The idóneo candidate brings proven experience in operational turnaround, exceptional leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a global, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all five manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and JV governance.
• Develop and execute long-term operational strategies to improve productivity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead large-scale transformation and turnaround initiatives to stabilize underperforming operations and drive sustainable improvements.

Performance Management

• Establish and monitor KPIs across plants, ensuring consistent performance in safety, OEE, scrap reduction, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive standardization of processes, systems, and best practices across all sites.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and mentor a high-performance operations leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Strengthen succession planning, workforce development, and talent management across the organization.
• Inspire and motivate plant leaders and teams through transparent communication, clear expectations, and a people-first leadership approach.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a strong communicator and liaison between JV partners, executive leadership, plant teams, and external stakeholders.
• Present operational results, risks, and improvement plans to the Board and senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
• Foster a culture of open communication, cross-functional alignment, and effective information flow across sites and corporate functions.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with automotive industry standards (IATF, ISO, safety regulations, etc.).
• Oversee capital investment planning, capacity expansion, and technology deployment across plants.
• Reduce operational risks by strengthening safety culture, quality systems, and environmental compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in automotive manufacturing or related industries.