General Manager, Mexico

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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