Lean Manufacturing Scm

Lighting; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Signify in Monterrey, MX, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer focused on process optimization. You will lead Lean initiatives, Kanban implementation, and PFEP to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

You will design and implement improvements, monitor metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and productive operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead material improvement initiatives, Kanban implementation, PFEP, and material routing optimization.
• Develop and maintain conditions to prevent disruption of production.
• Provide technical support and guidance during startup phases.
• Apply Lean methodologies to reach target quality and efficiency.
• Monitor production metrics to ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate engineering projects.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize resource allocation.
• Design and implement cost-effective process improvements.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in manufacturing.

Skills

LEAN

Problem solving

Coaching

Time and motion studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline

Tools

Kanban

Plan for Every Part

Two-bin system

Material routing design

Rack smart design

Job description

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

More about the role

Job Summary

Optimizes manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Develops and implements production plans to meet quality and safety standards.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Acts as project leader for improvement of material improvement process, kanban implementation, Plan for Every Part, storage and material movement optimization, (cars, racks, optimization of material routing).
• Creates and maintains technical conditions in a way that the production process does not get disrupted.
• Contributes to team at startup in production through technical support and guidance
• Take improvement actions to reach target quality and efficiency by applying various tools & methodologies (e.g. LEAN)
• Problem Solving & coaching
• Manages and Trains Project staff
• Analyzes manufacturing workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Designs and implements process improvements to enhance productivity.
• Monitors production metrics to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate engineering projects.
• Conducts time and motion studies to optimize resource allocation.
• Develops cost-effective solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Ensures adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations in manufacturing operations.

Critical Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline is required to ensure foundational knowledge in production processes and systems optimization.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing environments, focusing on material management and implementation of Kanban, two bin system or other material management methodology, Implementation of the Plan for Every Part, Material Storage and material movement design (Carts, material routing, Rack smart design, etc), process optimization, and production system improvements to effectively lead projects and implement efficient manufacturing solutions.
• CertificationinLeanManufacturingorSixSigma(GreenBeltorhigher)isessential to apply continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving techniques.

Add KPIs

• Kanban (Raw and WIP).
• PFEP

Everything we'll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.