General Manager, General Manager

Puesto: General Manager, Performance
General Manager, Performance
General Manager (Manufacturing Operations) – State of Mexico, Mexico
We are partnering with a European industrial organization to recruit a highly experienced  General Manager  to lead country operations in Mexico.

The ideal candidate is an  operationally focused leader  with deep experience in  high-volume, low-margin manufacturing environments  , preferably with exposure to  plastics processing  , injection molding, or similarly fast-paced production settings. This role requires someone who understands the demands of a 24/7 operation  , thrives in low-cycle-time environments, and can strengthen performance, culture, and output across the organization.

The General Manager will oversee the full P&L and operational performance of a large manufacturing site, leading a multi-disciplinary team across production, commercial operations, finance, HR, quality, and IT. This leader will be responsible for evolving the plant’s organizational structure, optimizing processes, developing talent, and elevating the site's operational standards in alignment with global expectations.

Lead the full business unit with end-to-end P&L accountability
Oversee daily operations to ensure products are manufactured on time, in full, and to required specifications
Manage a 24/7 production cycle  with low cycle times and high-output requirements
Oversee production planning, scheduling, maintenance, warehousing, and raw material flow
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and governance standards
Lead budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives

5+ years of experience as a General Manager or operations leader within a mid-size industrial or manufacturing organization
~ plus relevant professional training
~ Strong background in  high-volume, low-margin manufacturing
~ Hands-on operational expertise with 24/7 production environments
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Experience with plastics, injection molding, compression molding, or similar processes preferred
~ Proven success improving operations performance (OEE, quality, cost, output)
~ Experience leading teams of 50+ in a manufacturing setting
~ Business Professional Level English and Spanish communication skills required
~ Comfort working in a fast-scaling, performance-driven manufacturing environment