Managing Director / Plant Manager (f/m/d)

As Managing Director (m/f/d) for BWF Profiles in Mexico, you will build a new manufacturing site from the ground up and lead it to sustainable success. You will be accountable for greenfield setup, start-up and ramp-up, organizational build-out and team leadership, both operationally and strategically. Your focus: efficient series production of plastic profiles, scalable operations, quality, safety, and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning and implementation of the new manufacturing facility (greenfield build-up)
• Manage the industrialization process and production ramp-up
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team
• Implement standardized processes and clear information and reporting pathways
• Ensure best‑in‑class quality management, workplace safety, and environmental compliance
• Collaborate closely with HQ in Offingen with regular KPI reporting
• Support customer relationships and business development activities throughout North America
• Manage budget, investments, cash, and P&L within approved frameworks

Ideally, You Bring

• University degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Production, or Plastics Engineering) or a comparable technical discipline
• Proven success in establishing and/or scaling a manufacturing site, including start-up and ramp-up
• Experience in an international environment, ideally with a German headquarters
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, decisive leadership, and consistent execution
• High level of initiative combined with a hands-on approach
• Business-fluent proficiency in Spanish, English, and German
• Willingness to be based in Mexico; readiness for international travel

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
[email protected]

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