Continuous Improvement Manager

Volex; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Volex de México – Tijuana Site is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead deployment and sustainability of VPS/PS, APU, Lean and Operational Excellence systems, driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will coach cross‑functional teams, ensure standards are embedded into daily management, monitor system maturity, and promote world-class manufacturing across operations, while complying with quality, EH&S, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Lean Manufacturing / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, preferably ISO 13485 and IATF.
• English proficiency: 90% or higher.
• Strong experience leading Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the deployment, maintenance, and internal auditing of VPS/PS and APU structures.
• Drive VPS standards and World-Class Manufacturing practices across operations.
• Lead Lean and Kaizen initiatives focused on efficiency, margin, OEE, and quality.
• Support improvement of key metrics like PPM, OEE, fill rate, and KPIs.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and action plans to address performance gaps.
• Train and coach cross-functional teams in Lean, Kaizen, problem‑solving, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Functions to drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Support implementation and sustainability of the new plant operating system.
• Monitor system maturity and drive toward World-Class Manufacturing levels.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health & safety, legal, and code-of-conduct requirements.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Quality Management

English Proficiency 90%+

Continuous Improvement Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Minitab

Power BI

MS Project

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Volex de México – Tijuana Site

Our Volex de México – Tijuana Site has been a leading company in the region since September 1993, dedicated to manufacturing, assembly, construction, design, marketing, import, export, and activities related to electronic circuits, electrical conduction cables, electrical and computer components, medical diagnostic equipment, and other applications.

We are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the deployment and sustainability of our VPS/PS, APU, Lean and Operational Excellence systems, driving measurable improvements in business performance, operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Core Areas of the Role Includes

• Lead the launch, implementation, maintenance, and internal auditing of the plant's Operating System, VPS/PS and APU structures.
• Drive the deployment of VPS standards and World-Class Manufacturing practices across assigned operations.
• Lead Lean and Kaizen initiatives focused on VAVE, efficiency, margin, OEE, space utilization, and quality.
• Support improvement of key operational metrics, including PPM, OEE, attainment, fill rate, and other business KPIs.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and action plans to address performance gaps and sustain improvements.
• Train and coach cross-functional teams in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, problem-solving, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functions to drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Support the implementation and sustainability of the new plant operating system, ensuring standards are effectively deployed and embedded into daily management.
• Monitor system maturity and drive the organization toward World-Class Manufacturing levels.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, environmental, health & safety, legal, and code-of-conduct requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Lean Manufacturing / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, preferably ISO 13485 and IATF.
• English proficiency: 90% or higher.
• Strong experience leading Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the wire harness industry in Engineering or Continuous Improvement leadership roles.
• Experience with TPS, MOS, VPS, or equivalent operating systems.
• Knowledge of Minitab, Power BI, and MS Project.
• Experience with ACAD and SolidWorks is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills.
• Availability to travel and work flexible hours as required.

We are looking for a leader who can transform strategy into execution, build capabilities within the organization, and create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and developing high-performing teams, we would like to hear from you.