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