Continuous Improvement Manager

INDUSTRIAS LA MESA DE TIJUANA SA DE CV; Rosarito; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

INDUSTRIAS LA MESA DE TIJUANA SA DE CV is seeking a Lean / Continuous Improvement Leader in Baja California, Rosarito. You will design and run CI programs, lead Kaizen events, and empower teams to eliminate waste while improving safety, quality and delivery.

You will develop metrics, analyze plant data, and collaborate across functions to sustain a culture of manufacturing excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (e.g., Business Administration).
• Experience leading multiple Kaizen events and lean transformation initiatives.
• Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing settings; computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement programs to empower teams.
• Develop and communicate metrics to measure improvement outcomes.
• Collect and analyze plant data to identify waste and efficiency gains.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and sustain lean initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and safety standards.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

BW

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This role is responsible for facilitating a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. Research, plans, trains, executes and facilitates operational improvement programs in order to create a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing that leads to associate empowerment, elimination of waste, and improvements in safety, quality, service and cost. Drives the adherence to standard work and the execution of the Lean Management System. Leads Kaizen events per Program guidelines designed to forward and sustain continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities for Kaizen events that provide quantifiable and sustainable results. Develop and communicate metrics for measurement of continuous improvement; monitor and analyze quantitative and qualitative results related to initiatives on a continual basis.

• Collect and analyze the data on Plant processes, procedures and performance using evaluation tools and make recommendations on improvement opportunities.

Problem identification and resolution skills

• Commitment to eliminating all forms of waste
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision; ability to effectively handle multiple projects with track record of successful project completion
• Consider information and evaluates possible courses of action and generates solutions to problems
• Manage goals and high-quality work while maintaining a safe environment
• Institute a culture of continuous improvement for quality and efficiency
• Foster and promote an environment of collaboration
• Maintain motivation and enthusiasm through development to drive a high-performance culture
• Living the companies Mission and Core Values
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain strong business relationships
• Ability to work independently, making sound decisions regarding daily functions/priorities while reporting non-routine decisions to Management
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills along with superior computer skills, i.e. SAP, BW, Excel, Word, PPTX.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills, with a strong ability to rally employees and teams
• Proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in a changing environment
• Strong understanding of and commitment to manufacturing excellence
• Must be precise with the highest focus on quality and the customer experience.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Business Administration)
• Experience leading/facilitating multiple kaizen events/programs and/or key participant role in a large plant lean transformation initiative
• Experience leading within a Lean environment
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Computer and analytical skills required
• High degree of Management and Leadership skill experience
• 3+ years’ experience leading and managing people, departments and organizations, with production/plant management leadership preferred.