Ceramics Plant Leader — Lean, Safety & Quality

LIXIL Water Technology Americas; Santa Clara Coatitla; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The LIXIL Water Technology Americas plant in Mexico seeks a Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, including Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity, with a focus on lean practices and cost control.

You will bridge Japanese manufacturing philosophy with local culture, lead a multidisciplinary team, and report performance to corporate leadership while driving continuous improvement and environmental, health, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Ceramic, Materials, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Experience: 5–8 years in senior plant management in ceramics, concrete, or glass; automotive or other manufacturing also acceptable.
• Cultural background: Experience in Japanese or Asian-capital companies is a plus.
• Language: Fluent in English and Spanish for daily corporate reporting.
• Technical: Plaster Casting technology; Rheology of ceramic suspensions (slips and glazes).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations of the manufacturing plant (toilets, urinals, lavys).
• Implement and manage TPS / Lean Manufacturing; monitor KPIs like OEE and scrap rates.
• Ensure CTQ standards on dimensions, flush performance, water absorption, shade, surface finish.
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX; optimize inputs like clays, kaolin, feldspar, gas, water, electricity.
• Oversee EHS: Safety First and wastewater treatment; emissions management.
• Lead multidisciplinary team: Production, Maintenance, Quality, Process Engineering, EHS.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Leadership

Lean / TPS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Ceramic, Materials, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

5S / Kaizen / Kanban

Job description

The LIXIL Water Technology Americas plant in Mexico seeks a Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, including Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity, with a focus on lean practices and cost control.

You will bridge Japanese manufacturing philosophy with local culture, lead a multidisciplinary team, and report performance to corporate leadership while driving continuous improvement and environmental, health, and safety compliance.