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Plant Manager

Mexico, Mexico Permanent View Job Description
Lead the launch and ramp-up of a new motorcycle OEM manufacturing facility in Mexico, with full responsibility for operations, organizational development, and P&L performance.This is a unique opportunity to build a world-class manufacturing operation from the ground up while driving growth, operational excellence, and long-term business success.
  • Lead a high-profile greenfield manufacturing launch in Mexico.
  • Own the plant's growth, performance, and profitability from day one.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global OEM manufacturer undergoing an exciting phase of international expansion. The company is investing in its operations and manufacturing capabilities in Mexico and is looking for an experienced manufacturing leader to play a key role in building a high-performing, scalable operation.

This opportunity offers the chance to lead transformation, develop teams, drive operational excellence, and make a lasting impact on a strategically important business.

Job Description

  • Lead the start-up and ramp-up of a new OEM manufacturing operation in Mexico.
  • Build the plant organization, leadership team, and operational structure.
  • Own full site P&L performance, including profitability, cost control, CAPEX, and working capital.
  • Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance across the operation.
  • Oversee Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, Warehousing, and Continuous Improvement.
  • Establish robust manufacturing processes, performance metrics, and operational standards.
  • Ensure production readiness and operational scalability to support future growth.
  • Lead supplier performance and support localization initiatives where applicable.
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the plant.
  • Maintain a strong shop-floor presence to support execution, problem-solving, and operational discipline.
  • Partner with regional and global leadership teams to achieve strategic business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10-15+ years of experience within the automotive industry, including direct OEM experience.
  • At least 7 years in manufacturing leadership roles such as Plant Manager
  • Proven experience leading greenfield projects, plant launches, industrial ramp-ups, or major operational transformations.
  • Strong background managing end-to-end manufacturing operations, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
  • Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgets, CAPEX, conversion costs, and plant profitability.
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and process standardization.
  • Experience leading large teams within complex manufacturing environments.
  • Strong supplier management and operational planning capabilities.
  • Advanced English proficiency.
  • Hands-on leadership style with strong communication, change management, and team-building skills.
  • High level of ownership, integrity, strategic thinking, and operational discipline.

What’s on Offer

Competitive compensation package.

Contact
Alejandra De La Garza Herrera
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136202

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering & Manufacturing Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Mexico
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alejandra De La Garza Herrera
Job reference
JN-102026-7136202

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