Continuous Improvement Manager

ARSAN International Consulting Group; Monterrey (Batáquez); Presencial; MXN 1.432.664 - 1.790.831; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Monterrey, Mexico. The role involves overseeing continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with the Plant Manager, and leading a team of CI Engineers and Technicians. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with extensive manufacturing experience and leadership in process optimization. Fluent Spanish and English skills are essential, as well as strong analytical and communication abilities. This position focuses on enhancing customer metrics, cost reduction, safety, and quality improvement.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Engineering, preferably in maquiladora.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in process optimization or business management.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Create synergies with the plant management team to meet cost reduction targets.
• Promote development of continuous improvement strategy and lean principles.
• Lead and develop CI Engineers and Technicians through coaching.

Conocimientos

Collaboration skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

About the job Continuous Improvement Manager

Position Summary:

This role reports to a Plant Manager. The CI Managerentails overseeing the implementation, initiation, and ongoing application of continuous improvement principles in the manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico. This individual will collaborate closely with the Plant Manager and the Monterrey Project team to identify and prioritize opportunities, as well as support the team in implementing activities using lean tools. Additionally, the CI Manager will directly oversee a range of specific and intricate improvement projects aimed at enhancing customer metrics, cost reduction, safety improvement, quality enhancement, and working capital reduction. This leader will be responsible for leading the plant's team of CI Engineers and CI Technicians.

Our client will only consider candidates who have demonstrated the following:

• Excellent Professional Achievements (explained in the resume)
• Work Stability

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Engineering. Experience working in a maquiladora is a plus.
• 5+ years of Leadership experience and in process optimization, operations, or business management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, production, and information systems.
• Demonstrated use of analytics and metric alignment in continuous improvement.
• Competency-based use of lean methodology (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, SMED, etc.).
• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English.

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Strong collaboration, influencing, and employee leadership skills.
• A sharp eye for identifying weak points in processes and organizational structures.
• A strategic and analytical mindset.
• An excellent communicator with top-notch presentation skills.
• A thorough understanding of the latest process enhancement strategies.
• Dynamic thinking and problem-solving abilities.Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Confidence in your abilities to lead organizational change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create synergies with the plant management team to meet or exceed financial cost reduction targets.
• Promote and facilitate the development of a continuous improvement strategy and lean principles.
• Train leadership team members and employees on the sustainable approach to continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop CI Engineers and Technicians through career development and coaching.
• Ensure alignment of objectives and projects of the CI team and the facility.
• Participate in regular workshops and learnings with other Plant Continuous Improvement leaders.
• Facilitate workshops on continuous improvement and creative problem solving.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.