Machining Operations Lead | Lean & Safety Champion

Rockwell Automation; Tecate; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Modification Leader to coordinate daily machining operations and lead production personnel in Tecate, Baja California. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience in manufacturing environments, and familiarity with SAP and CI methods such as Lean and 5S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Technical Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing or machining environments.
• Experience managing production personnel.
• Experience coordinating manufacturing activities and achieving production goals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Basic knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily machining and production activities based on operational priorities and production schedules.
• Lead, promote production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor workflow, resource allocation, and staffing needs to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with established manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Help achieve production goals by tracking performance metrics and addressing operational issues.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve process and equipment-related concerns.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Verify that products and processes meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support activities, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Help maintain production records and building material transactions through SAP.
• Support the onboarding of production personnel.
• Ensure employees complete required training and maintain compliance with company standards.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization activities.
• Promote teamwork and employee engagement throughout the operation.
• Support organizational goals and adapt staffing or operational plans as our needs require.

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Modification Leader to coordinate daily machining operations and lead production personnel in Tecate, Baja California. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience in manufacturing environments, and familiarity with SAP and CI methods such as Lean and 5S.