Automotive Manufacturing Leader – Lean Operations

APTIV INDIA; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings Fund

Pension Plan

Christmas Bonus

Attendance Bonus

Vacation Premium

Medical Expenses

Life Insurance

Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Ret…

Recognition for innovation andExcell

Opportunities to give back to the co m

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Aptiv in Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead and coordinate production across multiple lines and shifts, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets are met.

You will coach supervisors, drive continuous improvement with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S and other tools, monitor KPIs like OEE and scrap, ensure IATF 16949 compliance, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and EHS to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• English proficiency required for communication with corporate teams, customers, and audits.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, or IATF 16949 certification preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in production or manufacturing operations, preferably automotive or high-volume environment.
• Experience leading production supervisors or middle-management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, cells, and shifts.
• Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met while maintaining safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.
• Monitor manufacturing performance through KPIs including OEE, Scrap/Waste, DPMO, Quality PPMs, productivity, capacity utilization, and production attainment.
• Identify production constraints and implement corrective actions to improve flow and capacity utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED, KANBAN, Poka-Yoke, VSM, and line balancing.
• Coordinate problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and other root-cause methods.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949 and automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Lead daily production and performance meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Respond to line stoppages, equipment issues, quality concerns, material constraints, and absenteeism.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and others to resolve issues.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS, STPS, and OSHA standards.
• Support a zero-accident environment with risk identification and corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyze production reports in Excel to identify trends and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Data-driven decision making

Shop-floor leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Aptiv in Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead and coordinate production across multiple lines and shifts, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets are met.

You will coach supervisors, drive continuous improvement with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S and other tools, monitor KPIs like OEE and scrap, ensure IATF 16949 compliance, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and EHS to resolve issues.