Lead Production Supervisor - Fast-Paced Automotive Plant

Magneti Marelli Parts & Services; Chihuahua; Hybrid; MXN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Magneti Marelli Parts & Services in Juarez, Chihuahua, is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production, lead teams, and drive lean improvements on-site. You will coordinate with maintenance, quality and engineering to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets while building a high-performing workforce.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in supervision within manufacturing, 3–5 years of plant experience, and a strong background in lean methods and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Experience in automotive, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve operational excellence.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address efficiency, quality, or delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain adherence to quality standards and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, efficiency, scrap, downtime, attendance, and overtime.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to support operational objectives.
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate goals, priorities, and performance results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Investigate and resolve production-related issues to minimize disruptions and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and effective workforce utilization.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with applicable management systems and customer requirements.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Production planning

Scheduling

KPI management

People leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Magneti Marelli Parts & Services in Juarez, Chihuahua, is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production, lead teams, and drive lean improvements on-site. You will coordinate with maintenance, quality and engineering to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets while building a high-performing workforce.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in supervision within manufacturing, 3–5 years of plant experience, and a strong background in lean methods and problem solving.