Plant Manager

Location: San Luis Potosí

I am Sara Elattar, an Executive Consultant , with over 10 years of experience in executive recruitment and consulting for top-tier companies. Projekts is proud to collaborate with over 600 clients, including (Fortune 500 companies), operating in more than 20 countries worldwide.
We are currently seeking a Plant Manager.
Our client is a global Tier 1 in the automotive industry and is looking for a Plant manager, in San Luis Potosi area in Mexico.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and coordinate all plant operations (production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, HSE, engineering) ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Develop and execute the plant's strategic plan consistent with group objectives, with a focus on improving productivity, waste reduction, and cost competitiveness.
Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean/TPM methodologies and performance indicators (OEE, scrap rate, delivery performance, quality).
Oversee technical activities related to plastic parts manufacturing, ensuring robust process control, tooling management, and industrialization of new products.
Manage and develop a multidisciplinary management team, fostering a culture of responsibility, excellence, and innovation.
Maintain close contact with OEM clients and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with customer requirements and group standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
Ensure financial control of the site, manage budgets, optimize operating costs, and coordinate industrial investments.
Profile required
Engineering degree with solid knowledge of industrial processes linked to the automotive sector.
Minimum 7 years of experience in production or plant management within an automotive company, preferably plastics manufacturing environment (injection, painting, or assembly lines).
Proven record in managing large teams and driving industrial performance in a multinational setting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset combined with an ability to lead transformation initiatives.
Excellent command of English and spanish