Ceramics Plant Manager - Lean Ops & Safety Lead

LIXIL; Victoria de Durango; On-site; MXN 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

LIXIL Mexico is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity at the site. This role drives lean initiatives, cost control, and continuous improvement across production lines for ceramics and sanitaryware.

The candidate must bridge Japanese manufacturing philosophy with local culture, lead a multidisciplinary team, and report on performance metrics to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Ceramic, Materials, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years experience but 8 years preferred in a senior plant management role.
• Fluent in English and Spanish for daily corporate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, optimize, and oversee end-to-end operations of manufacturing plant (toilets, urinals, lavys).
• Bridge Monozukuri, Kaizen, Safety First with local culture and dynamics.
• Ensure compliance with production plans and strict cost control.
• Lead KPIs: OEE, scrap control, cycle times, and quality CTQ standards.
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX; optimize raw materials, energy, and molds.
• Develop long-term facility plans aligned with organizational strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Genba Genbutsu

Quality orientation

Strategic vision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

LIXIL Mexico is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity at the site. This role drives lean initiatives, cost control, and continuous improvement across production lines for ceramics and sanitaryware.

The candidate must bridge Japanese manufacturing philosophy with local culture, lead a multidisciplinary team, and report on performance metrics to senior management.