Director of Operations

• A global provider of integrated solutions for the plastics processing industry.
• Lead the end‑to‑end operational value chain in Mexico.

About Our Client

The hiring company is a medium-sized organization in the industrial and manufacturing sector. They manufacture auxiliary equipment and integrated solutions for the plastics processing industry.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across CNC machining, fabrication/welding, metrology, assembly, production planning, procurement, engineering, maintenance, warehousing, and distribution.
• Ensure delivery, quality, cost, and safety performance meets and exceeds expectations.
• Implement structured operational systems, KPIs, and shop‑floor accountability.

• Develop short‑ and long‑range operational strategies aligned with corporate and financial objectives.
• Lead capacity planning, operational scaling, and productivity initiatives.
• Support global sourcing programs and supplier cost‑reduction initiatives.

• Drive Lean, Kaizen, TPM, OEE, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Lead development or acquisition of new equipment, tooling, plant layouts, and process optimization.
• Strengthen precision machining standards, metrology discipline, and process capability.

• Ensure full compliance with customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous reduction of scrap, variation, and defects.
• Prepare for, support, and lead customer and regulatory audits.

• Optimize end‑to‑end material flow, planning, warehousing, and distribution.
• Coordinate with U.S. operations to optimize cross‑border supply chain and inventory levels.
• Strengthen supplier performance and negotiate cost‑effective procurement strategies.

• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performance leaders across operations, engineering, and supply chain.
• Foster an environment of safety, accountability, discipline, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Provide executive representation for Mexico (legal, compliance, banking signatory when required).

The Successful Applicant

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years in operational leadership within precision machining, CNC manufacturing, or metal‑mechanic components.
• Strong experience in CNC machining centers, metrology, tooling, fixtures, machining engineering, and precision measurement systems.
• Experience implementing Lean, Kaizen, TPM, OEE, or similar methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to build structure in under‑developed operations.
• Strong execution discipline and hands‑on leadership style.
• Proven ability to manage and integrate multi‑functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required).
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

• High integrity, analytical rigor, and strong financial acumen.
• Results‑driven, persistent, and capable of leading through complexity.
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable interfacing with U.S. corporate leadership.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from $2.500.000 to $3.000.000 MXN annually.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work within a forward-thinking organization in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment in Mexico City.

Contact

Gabriele Adamoli

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