We are partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to identify a Managing Director who will take full ownership of the operation, driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial performance.

This is a high-impact leadership role, designed for a professional who thrives in complex environments and is ready to lead a multi-functional operation with a strong strategic and execution focus.

Role Purpose:

As Managing Director, you will be responsible for the end-to-end leadership of the operation, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution across all core functions, including Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Customer Service.

Your mission will be clear:
- Drive profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term business growth
- While building a high-performance culture and ensuring world-class standards

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning and execution of manufacturing and operational initiatives
Oversee production planning, supply chain, and procurement, ensuring alignment with business forecasts
Drive Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing across the facility
Ensure financial discipline, cost control, and performance against key business metrics (revenue, cycle time, margins, backlog, etc.)
Provide strong leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering engagement, accountability, and high performance
Strengthen relationships with key clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and long-term partnerships
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Collaborate closely with global leadership teams, contributing to strategic decision-making at a corporate level
Act as a change agent, leading transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

What We Are Looking For

Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related field
+10 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or integrated supply chain environments
Proven track record in leading complex operations with full P&L responsibility
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence
Strategic mindset with a strong results and bottom-line orientation
Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills
Experience working in multinational or cross-cultural environments
Demonstrated ability to lead change and transformation processes
Fully bilingual: English and Spanish