Head of Maintenance Management Mérida 1 (m/f/d)

LEONI; Mérida; On-site; MXN 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Major Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

LEONI in Mérida, Mexico, seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance activities on the plant floor and drive TPM, cost control and process improvements. The role demands deep knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, and electrical/mechanical maintenance, with a track record in automotive manufacturing.

English proficiency is required. The position is onsite with competitive benefits, weekly pay and opportunities to shape maintenance strategy across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing/production engineering in automotive.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, maintenance, robotics, equipment, troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience in TPM, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads initiatives with regard to Maintenance Management.
• Defines and steers budgets for maintenance activities.
• Improves team performance, organizational flexibility, diversity and succession planning.
• Functional accountability for Maintenance Management on plant level.
• Ensures standardized maintenance approach and implementation of TPM and maintenance processes within the plant.
• Ensures installation and movement of equipment and re-qualification of tools.
• Maintenance for utilities (cooling, heating, electricity, water, compressed air, steam, lighting).

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC systems

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Robotics

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

• Full-time
• Working Model: Onsite
• Contact: Yeimi Chuc; [e-mail]
• Compensation: MXN 0 - MXN 0 - monthly

Company Description

LEONI is a global leading provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 95,000 employees in 23 countries and consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025 (excluding the former Automotive Cable Solutions division), we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer-specific cable harnesses.

Since 2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, a global technology company headquartered in China. Together, we are shaping the future of mobility. Join us and help drive the transformation of the automotive world.

Job Description

• Designs and leads initiatives with regard to Maintenance Management
• Defines and steers budgets for the development of activities within area of responsibility
• Proposes and implements measures for improving team performance, organizational flexibility, diversity, succession planning, coaching, change Management and personal growth
• Functional accountability for Maintenance Management on plant level
• Ensures a standardized approach and implementation of LTPM, Maintenance process and system within the plant including implementation of preventive, predictive and unplanned Maintenance for production equipment and facility equipment within the plant
• Ensures installation and movement of equipment and re-qualification of equipment and tools
• Ensures Maintenance for utilities, cooling, heating, electricity, water, compressed air, steam, lighting etc. internal or by external suppliers, according to requirements (standards)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10years of experience in Manufacturing or Production Engineering within the automotive industry, with proven experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation, PLC systems, electrical and mechanical maintenance, robotics, manufacturing equipment, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience in maintenance budget planning and control (OPEX/CAPEX), spare parts inventory management, cost optimization, and implementation of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

Additional Information

• Weekly pay, Major Medical Insurance, and Life Insurance.
• Additional benefits and compensation details will be explained during the interview process.

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