THE COMPANY
We have been retained to find an Interim Mexico COO by a U.S. based small global medical device company who develops and manufactures miniature components for minimally invasive medical devices used in high-growth clinical specialties. Our client has operations in the USA, Australia, and Mexico and seeks a Mexico Interim COO for a 12-month project with the possibility of a permanent role. This position will be based in Mexicali, Mexico and will be responsible for doubling the size of the operation to supply North America.
THE POSITION
Objectives:
Key Responsibilities:
This position is an interim role for up to 12 months based in Mexicali, BC Mexico, reporting to the Corporate COO based in the USA. There is a possibility that this role could become permanent but there are no guarantees. This role has constant interaction with the steering committee, Corporate COO and the CEO, among other senior leadership based in the USA and with the Mexicali Plant Manager, Quality Manager, Engineering Manager, among others.
THE CANDIDATE
Core Specifications:
Previous experience as a VP or Director of Operations in manufacturing (seniority role or COO-equivalent profile in a small highly regulated company) with oversight for Mexico.
Strong P&L ownership experience and good business acumen.
Comes from a technical background (e.g. production or engineering)
End-to-end site leadership experience across engineering, quality, production.
Other Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications (“Nice to have”):