Operations Manager

Position: Operations Manager

📍 Location: Querétaro, Mexico
🌍 English: Advanced
🤝 Reports to: General Director
📈 Functional Line: Regional Operations Director

Purpose of the Role:

To ensure proper supervision and management of all resources and activities of the production site, in compliance with local laws, regulations, and the standards defined at Company and Group level, ensuring cost effectiveness, production quality, respect of timelines, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• 🔹 Operational and Management
• Legally represent the company when applicable for all unit-related activities.
• Supervise industrialization of new products and authorize plant/process changes.
• Oversee plant development (buildings, machinery, warehouses) and propose investments.
• Monitor production planning and scheduling to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Analyze site performance through KPIs to define continuous improvement actions.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and site-related expenses (personnel, maintenance, utilities).
• Collaborate with Purchasing on raw materials, packaging, and product cost reduction.
• 🔹 Organization and Human Resources
• Define team goals aligned with company vision and priorities.
• Evaluate team performance, provide feedback, and promote development.
• Participate in recruitment processes and headcount planning.
• Monitor absenteeism and HR KPIs, ensuring proper application of internal and legal policies.
• 🔹 Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection (EHS)
• Ensure compliance with legal EHS requirements.
• Manage relationships with external authorities and certifications.

Promote safety culture, hygiene, and environmental standards within the site.

Implement EHS policies in alignment with Group procedures.

Manage emergency responsibilities and incident response analysis.

Profile Requirements:

🎓 Education: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field*
🗣️ Languages: English – Advanced*
📊 Experience:

Minimum 5 years as Operations Manager

Minimum 5 years as Production or Plant Manager

Technical Competencies:

Operations Management – Advanced

Production Planning – Advanced

Maintenance Scheduling – Advanced

Quality and Process Control – Advanced

Safety, Environment, and Plant Regulations – Advanced

Core Skills and Competencies:

✔️ Goal-oriented and problem-solving mindset
✔️ Strong leadership and team development
✔️ Conflict management and decision-making autonomy
✔️ Stress and time management
✔️ Change management and cost awareness

Are you ready to lead operations in a global, innovative, and sustainable company?

At MAPEI, we value talent, initiative, and commitment. If you meet the profile and are looking to grow professionally in a solid and forward-thinking company, apply today!

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