# Plant Manager - Automotive Industry

> Acensblue · San Juan del Río, Mexico · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-13

**Salary:** MXN 2,160,000–3,000,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

International manufacturing company within the automotive sector is seeking a **Plant Manager** to lead the overall operations of its production facility, ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term profitability.

This role will be responsible for overseeing all plant functions, driving operational performance, and ensuring alignment with the company’s global strategy while leading multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

## Requirements

-   Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

-   5–10+ years of experience managing automotive plants or large-scale manufacturing operations.
-   Proven experience managing plant financial performance and full P&L responsibility.
-   Strong leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development skills.
-   Solid analytical capabilities and cross-functional leadership experience.
-   Languages: Advanced English and Spanish required; German is a plus.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Lead the overall plant strategy and operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
-   Develop and execute the annual business plan and the plant’s three-year strategic plan.
-   Ensure customer satisfaction by meeting commitments related to delivery, quantity, and quality.
-   Manage the plant’s financial performance and P&L, ensuring profitability and budget compliance.
-   Oversee key departments including Production, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, HR, IT, and Development.
-   Develop and implement monthly and annual production plans aligned with customer demand and operational capacity.
-   Lead strategic initiatives such as new product launches, ramp-ups, and ramp-downs.
-   Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
-   Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and safety standards.
-   Build and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

## Benefits

-   Negotiable salary according to experience and knowledge.

-   Comprehensive benefits package.

-   Strategic leadership role with high visibility and impact on business growth.

-   Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams within an international manufacturing environment.

## Apply

[Apply at Acensblue](https://apply.workable.com/acensblue/j/5287E6DB43/apply)

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