Continuous Improvement Lead

Confidential Careers; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Puebla, Mexico seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence in a manufacturing environment. You will implement continuous improvement strategies, optimize processes, and promote a culture of operational efficiency and sustainable results.

You will lead cross-functional improvement projects, monitor KPIs, and support standardization and Lean practices (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED). English proficiency is required to collaborate across teams and locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Solid experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence.
• Experience implementing structured continuous improvement methodologies or operational excellence systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing methodologies and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on process optimization and cost reduction.
• Monitor key performance indicators and track improvement initiatives.
• Support process standardization and operational excellence practices.
• Collaborate with different functional teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Process Optimization

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Problem Solving

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Kaizen

5S

VSM

SMED

Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader

Location: Puebla, Mexico

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

This role will focus on implementing continuous improvement strategies, optimizing processes, and promoting a culture of operational efficiency and sustainable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing methodologies and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on process optimization and cost reduction.
• Monitor key performance indicators and track improvement initiatives.
• Support process standardization and operational excellence practices.
• Collaborate with different functional teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Solid experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence.
• Experience implementing structured continuous improvement methodologies or operational excellence systems.
• Knowledge of Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience managing productivity, efficiency, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical, project management, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• English proficiency required.
• Experience in the automotive industry is preferred.