Líder de Excelencia Operacional y Mejora Continua

Placements24; Saltillo; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Gerente de Excelencia Operacional y Mejora Continua to lead transformative initiatives in Saltillo, Coahuila. You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across operations.

The role collaborates with department heads, designs KPIs, conducts value stream mapping, supports Kaizen events, and mentors teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in operations with 4+ years in continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proven experience leading successful operational improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles, value stream mapping, and process-improvement tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence change at all levels.
• Hybrid Saltillo-based candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of operational excellence programs, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction across the organization.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops to drive sustainable change.
• Develop and track KPIs related to operational efficiency and quality.
• Train and mentor employees on operational excellence principles and tools.
• Collaborate with department managers to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct process audits and value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Champion best practices and share knowledge across the organization.
• Ensure that implemented improvements align with strategic business objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Change Management

Data Analysis

Facilitation

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Gerente de Excelencia Operacional y Mejora Continua to lead transformative initiatives in Saltillo, Coahuila. You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across operations.

The role collaborates with department heads, designs KPIs, conducts value stream mapping, supports Kaizen events, and mentors teams.