Assembly Line Coach & Throughput Guardian

Ford; Chihuahua; Hybrid; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Chihuahua seeks a Lead to coordinate and guide the daily engine assembly operations, ensuring on-time production under safe ergonomic conditions and strict adherence to standardized work. You will mentor Operators and Team Leaders, address attendance issues, and maintain a teamwork-focused environment.

The role requires 2–4+ years on automotive manufacturing floors in supervisory or team leadership positions, plus strong English skills to communicate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or Business.
• 2–4+ years on automotive manufacturing floor or high-speed assembly in leadership roles.
• English proficiency: B2–C1–C2.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate daily assembly operations to ensure on-time delivery of engine volume under safe ergonomic conditions.
• Guide and develop Operators and Team Leaders, resolving friction and absenteeism while fostering teamwork.
• Monitor line flow and takt time to hit JPH targets and respond to Andon alerts and bottlenecks.
• Contain defects by halting downstream flow and securing traceability for torque NOK, leaks or wrong parts.
• Lead daily 5-minute safety talks and ensure PPE compliance (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves).
• Audit safe start, LOTO, and adherence to instruction sheets (OIS/JES) and prevent method deviations.
• Ensure proper ergonomic rotation to prevent fatigue at high-strain stations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Ford Chihuahua seeks a Lead to coordinate and guide the daily engine assembly operations, ensuring on-time production under safe ergonomic conditions and strict adherence to standardized work. You will mentor Operators and Team Leaders, address attendance issues, and maintain a teamwork-focused environment.

The role requires 2–4+ years on automotive manufacturing floors in supervisory or team leadership positions, plus strong English skills to communicate across teams.