Job Description

Job Description

Plant Manager – Acuña, Mexico

Custom Cable & Electro-Mechanical Assembly | Maquiladora Operations

About RESCO Electronics

RESCO Electronics is one of the largest North American contract manufacturers of custom cable and electro-mechanical assemblies, with facilities in the U.S. and Mexico. We deliver innovative manufacturing and barcode solutions that help our customers solve complex challenges. Our success is built on operational excellence, technical expertise, and a strong customer-focused culture.

Position Summary

RESCO is seeking a Plant Manager based in Del Rio, Texas , to lead daily operations across the border at our Acuña, Mexico facility. This role is responsible for all production-related activities—including engineering, planning, materials, warehouse, and direct labor—ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality, defect-free products. The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership in a bi-cultural maquiladora environment, with full accountability for safety, quality, cost, and people performance .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all production and support activities.
• Build and develop a strong supervisory and support team.
• Ensure staffing meets production demands with trained direct labor.
• Direct engineering and planning teams for clear work instructions and accurate schedules.
• Oversee warehouse operations to support production effectively.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Manage proper use and maintenance of production equipment.
• Partner with Sales, Estimating, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and other departments.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as senior site representative for customer interactions, audits, and reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Production Management, or related field.
• 10+ years in a maquiladora or similar manufacturing operation, including 5+ years in a leadership role .
• Strong knowledge of cable and electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage complex, labor-intensive operations with full accountability.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
• Bi-cultural leadership skills to bridge U.S. business expectations and Mexican manufacturing culture.
• Authorized to work in Mexico and able to travel freely within the U.S.
• Strong communication, leadership, and continuous improvement skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer contributions, life/AD&D insurance, PTO, and employee assistance programs.
• Opportunity to lead a critical operation with visibility and impact across RESCO Electronics.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

RESCO is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected factor.

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact hr@rescoelectronics.com

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