Barbachano International (BIP) is widely recognized as one of the best executive search firms in Mexico for manufacturing leadership. For more than 30 years, multinational and domestic manufacturers have trusted BIP to recruit Plant Managers, General Managers, Vice Presidents & Directors of Operations, Supply Chain Leaders, Engineering Leaders, and C-suite executives across the Americas.

For nearly 35 years we have specialized in manufacturing and industrial executive search in Mexico, supporting sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical devices / pharma, plastics, metal fab, industrial manufacturing, and advanced technologies. Our strength lies in identifying manufacturing and cross-border leaders who can operate successfully in IMMEX environments, union and non-union plants, matrix organizations, and multicultural operations.

For over three decades, Barbachano International has been the trusted partner for manufacturers in Mexico, United States, Latin America, and Canada seeking high-impact leadership talent.

Recognized by Forbes among America’s Top 10 Executive Search Firms, year after year. Currently (2025) ranked as the #8 Executive Search Firm and #9 Professional Recruiting Firm.

Recognized by Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Executive Search Firm in Latin America, helping our clients secure world-class manufacturing leadership talent.

We recruit executives, management, and experienced professionals across all manufacturing sectors, including:

Deep Manufacturing Expertise in Mexico
Our bilingual executive search consultants bring hands-on, in-country experience across all Mexico’s major manufacturing regions, including Monterrey, Leon, Tijuana, Juarez, Mexicali, Nogales, Reynosa, Saltillo, Queretaro, Toluca, Mexico City, Aguascalientes, Torreon, San Luis Potosi, Puebla, and Guadalajara. We understand local labor markets, compensation structures, leadership expectations, and operational realities—giving our clients a decisive advantage.

Cross-Border Executive Search Capability
With corporate offices in Mexico and the United States, and support from our NPAworldwide recruitment network in more than 50 countries, BIP delivers seamless leadership recruitment for manufacturers expanding, restructuring, or nearshoring operations in Mexico.

Proven Results in Manufacturing Leadership Search
Since 1992, BIP has supported 100+ manufacturing start-ups in Mexico and completed 6,000+ executive, management and professional level placements, including mission-critical senior manufacturing directors and plant leadership in operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, industrial sales and human resources roles. Our proprietary search methodology and AI-supported evaluation combininb AI-driven data insights with structured human assessment ensures technical capability, cultural alignment, leadership effectiveness, and long-term retention. We have 94% completion success rate on retained search assignments and an average placement tenure of 42 months, well above industry average.

A U.S.-based Tier 1 automotive supplier needed to replace their Mexico Plant Director urgently and confidentially after a sudden resignation.

Challenge:

• Remote plant location
  
• Bilingual requirement
  
• Turnaround specialist in low volume and high mix manufacturing
• Need for both strong technical skills and proven leadership ability

Result:
Within 30 days, we delivered a shortlist of 4 fully vetted candidates. The selected leader reduced turnover by 35%, reduced cost by $2.6M and backlog from $4.5M to $0.4M in their first year.