Lean Manufacturing Supervisor

Carl Zeiss Visión Manufactura de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Carl Zeiss Visión Manufactura de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a dynamic facility in Mexico. You will coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials to meet schedules, quality standards, productivity targets, and cost objectives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement through Lean and 5S methodologies to optimize overall performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production supervision in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience monitoring KPIs, downtime, productivity, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production personnel to meet schedules and targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost standards.
• Monitor KPIs, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze downtime and equipment failures, addressing root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Manage resources (personnel, materials, machinery, equipment) in the production area.
• Coordinate line start-ups, operations, and shutdowns for continuity and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Promote health and safety, PPE, and risk prevention practices.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, Lean, and 5S practices.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Materials to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Teamwork

Planning

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Carl Zeiss Visión Manufactura de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a dynamic facility in Mexico. You will coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials to meet schedules, quality standards, productivity targets, and cost objectives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement through Lean and 5S methodologies to optimize overall performance and safety.