Lead Production Supervisor - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.; Matamoros; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

The role involves supervising staff, monitoring output, addressing issues, and fostering a disciplined work environment focused on continuous improvement. The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to 5S and Lean principles, and commitment to safety and regulatory standards in a molding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing supervisory role.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in a molding or similar environment.
• Experience leading and developing production employees.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Ability to analyze production performance and take effective corrective action.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet established production schedules, volume, cost, quality, and scrap objectives
• Monitor production output and quality and adjust staffing, priorities, equipment, or processes as needed to maintain performance
• Lead, coach, and motivate production employees to achieve performance and quality expectations
• Address employee and operational issues promptly and effectively
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked, downtime, and production performance
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, and quality
• Promote a positive, respectful, and productive work environment
• Ensure employees follow company policies, production procedures, and safety requirements
• Promote workplace organization, cleanliness, and discipline through 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Monitor safe operation of equipment and maintain a strong safety culture within the production area
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, and applicable environmental requirements
• Prepare and communicate production information and reports to identify performance issues and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of production waste in accordance with company procedures and environmental requirements

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Production supervision

Lean manufacturing

5S mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Core Molding Technologies, Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

The role involves supervising staff, monitoring output, addressing issues, and fostering a disciplined work environment focused on continuous improvement. The position emphasizes leadership, adherence to 5S and Lean principles, and commitment to safety and regulatory standards in a molding environment.