VP of Operations

hace 1 semana

Cuautitlan Edo Mex Manufacturing, México Optima Organizational Solutions A tiempo completo
Vice President of Operations – Automotive Joint Venture (Mexico)

Location: Mexico

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer / Joint Venture Board

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

About the Role

The Vice President of Operations will serve as the strategic and operational leader for a rapidly evolving automotive joint venture with five manufacturing plants across Mexico. This executive will drive operational excellence, lead major transformation initiatives, and ensure the organization delivers world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. The ideal candidate brings proven experience in operational turnaround, exceptional leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a global, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Strategy
  • Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all five manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and JV governance.
  • Develop and execute long-term operational strategies to improve productivity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
  • Lead large-scale transformation and turnaround initiatives to stabilize underperforming operations and drive sustainable improvements.
Performance Management
  • Establish and monitor KPIs across plants, ensuring consistent performance in safety, OEE, scrap reduction, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
  • Drive standardization of processes, systems, and best practices across all sites.
  • Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Build and mentor a high-performance operations leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Strengthen succession planning, workforce development, and talent management across the organization.
  • Inspire and motivate plant leaders and teams through transparent communication, clear expectations, and a people-first leadership approach.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a strong communicator and liaison between JV partners, executive leadership, plant teams, and external stakeholders.
  • Present operational results, risks, and improvement plans to the Board and senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
  • Foster a culture of open communication, cross-functional alignment, and effective information flow across sites and corporate functions.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with automotive industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, safety regulations, etc.).
  • Oversee capital investment planning, capacity expansion, and technology deployment across plants.
  • Reduce operational risks by strengthening safety culture, quality systems, and environmental compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in automotive manufacturing or related industries.
  • Proven track record of leading multi-plant operations in Mexico or similar environments.
  • Demonstrated success in operational turnaround, restructuring, and rapid performance improvement.
  • Strong leadership presence, ability to inspire teams, and exceptional communication skills.
  • Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and world-class manufacturing methodologies.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Key Competencies
  • Transformational Leadership – Capable of leading organizations through change and driving cultural and behavioral shifts.
  • Strategic Communication – Clear, influential communicator able to engage shop floor employees and board-level executives.
  • Results-Driven Execution – Strong ownership mindset and ability to deliver measurable improvements under tight deadlines.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making – Data-driven, analytical thinker with strong business judgment.
  • Collaboration & Influence – Works effectively across diverse teams, cultures, and JV partner organizations.

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