Plant Manager / Production Manager (f/m/d)

As Plant Manager / Production Manager (f/m/d) at BWF Profiles, you will lead the operational and technical build-up of our new production site in Mexico, from initial planning through to a stable three-shift serial operation. Your focus: efficient plastic profile manufacturing, robust processes, and measurable results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement the new production site, including layout, machine installation, qualification, and ramp-up
• Drive industrialization and production set-up with clear targets for OEE, cycle times, and changeover times
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team (approx. 18–20 employees) in a three-shift operation
• Introduce standardized work procedures
• Ensure stable quality processes, occupational safety, and environmental standards
• Collaborate closely with HQ in Offingen and provide regular KPI reporting
• Manage budget, inventory, costs, and P&L within approved frameworks

Ideally, You Bring

• Degree in engineering (e.g., production/plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering) or a comparable qualification
• Proven success in building or scaling a production site, including a successful start of serial production
• Practical experience in plastics processing (e.g., extrusion/thermoplastics), ideally profile manufacturing
• Hands-on leadership: visible on the shop floor, decisive, execution-oriented, and metrics-driven
• Experience in an international environment; familiarity with German quality and process standards is an advantage
• Business-fluent Spanish and English; German is a plus
• Residence in Mexico or willingness for a long-term on-site assignment; willingness to travel internationally

Benefits

In addition to a highly engaging and impactful leadership role, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• a company car
• an annual performance-based bonus

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.

Contact

Svenja Schnizler

T +49 8224 71-727
personal@bwf-group.de

BWF Offermann, Waldenfels & Co. KG
Bahnhofstraße 20
89362 Offingen
Deutschland