Chronos PE & Digital Leader

Procter & Gamble; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of projects

Mentorship & training

Flexible schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

P&G in Irapuato, Guanajuato, seeks a Chronos Process Engineer & Digital Leader to drive lean manufacturing, digitalization, and data analytics across the Chronos Plant. The role combines process improvement, Industry 4.0 technologies, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead initiatives with Production, Maintenance, IT/OT, Quality, and Safety teams, build dashboards with Power BI/Tableau, and promote adoption of new tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree with process/manufacturing focus.
• Experience in process improvement and manufacturing digitalization.
• Experience with data analytics and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive process-improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC.
• Optimize production lines to reduce waste and improve OEE.
• Lead digital manufacturing projects, MES, IoT, and PLC integration.
• Extract, model, and visualize data to develop predictive dashboards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Production, Maintenance, IT/OT, Quality, and Safety.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analytics

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Automation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems

industrial IoT

PLC connectivity

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

IRAPUATO TEOTIHUACAN DC

Full time

R000159729

Job Location

IRAPUATO TEOTIHUACAN DC

Job Description

• Title of the Position: R000159729 – Chronos Process Engineer & Digital Leader - Guanajuato
• Position Type: Managerial
• Location: Irapuato, Guanajuato, Chronos Plant
• Work Hours: Flexible working hours, based on business needs
• Profile: Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field. Experience in process improvement, manufacturing digitalization, data analytics, and cross-functional leadership is preferred.
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Accommodations: At P&G, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you have a disability and require any adjustments or accommodations for our assessments or any stage of the process, you will have the opportunity to briefly describe your needs when applying for the vacancy. Please note, it is important that you do not complete any assessments until we have contacted you to assist with any accommodation required.

Are you passionate about improving manufacturing processes through Lean methodologies, advanced analytics, and digital technologies? Can you influence diverse teams and turn operational data into sustainable business results? Then this is the perfect job for you.

Job Overview: The Chronos Process Engineer & Digital Leader will drive process optimization and manufacturing digitalization initiatives at the Irapuato plant. This role will combine expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, industrial automation, data analytics, and change management to improve line performance, reduce waste, increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness., and accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions. The role will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to deliver sustainable improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process-improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Optimize production lines by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve equipment effectiveness, stabilize processes, and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Lead the implementation and integration of digital manufacturing technologies, including Manufacturing Execution Systems, industrial IoT sensors, and PLC connectivity.
• Extract, model, and visualize operational data using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or R to develop dashboards that support predictive and corrective decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Production, Maintenance, IT/OT, Quality, and Safety while managing change and promoting the adoption of new digital tools and ways of working.

Hard Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and root-cause analysis methods, including 5 Whys and Ishikawa diagrams.
• Experience with manufacturing digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems, industrial IoT and real-time data acquisition.
• Data analysis and business intelligence skills using platforms and tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or R.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production-line optimization, waste reduction, and OEE improvement.
• Ability to diagnose issues involving process variables, equipment performance, data flows, and software systems.

Soft Skills:

• Change-management capabilities and the ability to influence operators, technicians, and leaders to adopt new technologies and work practices.
• Cross-functional leadership and the ability to align multidisciplinary teams without relying solely on hierarchical authority.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize high-impact, sustainable solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Job Qualifications

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience leading digital-transformation or Industry 4.0 projects in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity, cloud-based manufacturing platforms, or advanced predictive analytics

What We Offer:

• Responsibilities from Day 1, allowing you to take ownership of your projects
• Continuous mentorship from passionate colleagues and formal training opportunities
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that promotes agility and work/life balance
• Flexibility in arranging your work schedule based on personal needs
• A competitive salary and benefits package

About Us:

P&G serves consumers worldwide with a strong portfolio of trusted brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Crest®, Gillette®, Pampers®, and Tide®. Our community operates in approximately 70 countries. For more information about us and our brands, please visit www.pg.com .

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000159729

Job Segmentation

Entry Level

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.