Sponsorship and Relocation Support will be provided, this is an ON-SITE role in Mexico.
General Manager (Manufacturing Operations) – State of Mexico, Toluca, 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.
About the Role
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. The mandate is to ensure stability, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement while driving the next phase of operational excellence.
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, playing a pivotal role in driving transformation within a world-class, growing organization that offers significant opportunities for career advancement and international impact.
Key Responsibilities
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
Improve OEE, reduce scrap, and strengthen operational KPIs
Oversee production planning, scheduling, maintenance, warehousing, and raw material flow
Build and develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration
Drive strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and new product introductions
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and governance standards
Lead budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives
Ideal Profile
5+ years of experience as a General Manager or operations leader within a mid-size industrial or manufacturing organization
Educational background in Engineering or Technical field; plus relevant professional training
Strong background in high-volume, low-margin manufacturing
Hands‑on operational expertise with 24/7 production environments
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
Strong strategic thinking paired with an entrepreneurial, solution-oriented mindset
Business Professional Level English and Spanish communication skills required; bonus if fluent in German
Comfort working in a fast‑scaling, performance‑driven manufacturing environment
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing, Engineering, and Management
Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Plastics Manufacturing
Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing
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