Manager OEX

clarios; Ciénega de Flores; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clarios seeks an experienced Operational Excellence leader to drive data-driven productivity, quality, and cost improvements in a manufacturing setting. You will guide Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 initiatives, sponsor automation and digital transformation, and coach Green Belts toward DMAIC certifications.

You will engage cross-functional teams to deliver CMS 2.0, monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement across all plant levels, aligning with regional/global standards.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• Operational Excellence Master certification and/or advanced Lean Six Sigma certifications.
• Experience leading Operational Excellence programs in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead deployment of Operational Excellence disciplines across the plant.
• Identify productivity, quality, cost, and performance opportunities via data analytics.
• Coordinate CMS 2.0 Manufacturing System implementation across plant levels.
• Deploy regional and global Operational Excellence strategies and standards.
• Develop and deliver OE training programs for plant staff.
• Track CI projects through CI Trac including belt certifications.
• Provide Lean and Six Sigma coaching to engineers and belts.
• Mentor Green Belts through Six Sigma projects and DMAIC.
• Monitor DMAIC project progress and benefits realization.
• Manage CI Trac portfolios, users, and roles.
• Deliver industrial engineering reports, workforce studies, and productivity assessments.
• Support union-related workforce planning and staffing models.
• Collaborate on strategic plant assessments for automation and capacity.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Industrial IoT

Power BI

Power Apps

Process optimization

Excel

Project management

CI Trac

Automation

Educación

Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

SCADA

Ignition

CI Trac

Industrial IoT platforms

Databases

Descripción del empleo

The Role

Lead the plant's Operational Excellence strategy through advanced data analysis to identify productivity, profitability, process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement opportunities. Ensure alignment and deployment of regional and global Operational Excellence initiatives that drive key plant performance indicators. Optimize processes and systems through Lean methodologies focused on eliminating non-value-added activities, digitalization, automation, and transformation toward the Factory of the Future.

What You'll Do

• Lead the deployment and sustainability of Operational Excellence disciplines across the plant, including 5S, Kaizen, High Performance Teams (HPT), and Problem Solving methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost, and operational performance through data analytics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and drive the implementation of the CMS 2.0 Manufacturing System across all plant levels.
• Ensure the successful deployment of regional and global Operational Excellence strategies and standards.
• Launch and facilitate Operational Excellence training programs based on plant needs.
• Manage and track continuous improvement projects through CI Trac, including Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean, Kaizen, Gemba Coach, and Just Do It (JDI) initiatives.
• Provide Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training and coaching to OEX Engineers and Green Belts.
• Guide OEX Engineers toward certification in DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Mentor and support Green Belts through Six Sigma certification projects.
• Review and monitor DMAIC project progress, ensuring completion of project milestones and expected benefits realization.
• Administer the CI Trac platform, including project portfolios, user management, and role assignments.
• Ensure timely delivery of industrial engineering reports, analyses, workforce studies, and productivity assessments.
• Support internal approval processes related to unionized workforce planning and staffing models.
• Collaborate in strategic plant assessments for technological improvements, automation opportunities, and long-term capacity expansion projects.
• Support plant KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity through project selection and alignment.
• Lead automation projects focused on workforce management, labor optimization, and shift role administration.
• Drive process optimization through advanced data models, Industrial IoT solutions, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and data-driven decision making throughout the organization.

What We Look For

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.

Experience

• Operational Excellence Master certification and/or advanced Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certifications.
• Proven experience leading Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in automation projects, data management solutions, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Experience with SCADA, Ignition, Industrial IoT, or related manufacturing digitalization platforms is preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Process optimization and productivity improvement techniques.
• Industrial automation and digital transformation technologies.
• Advanced Excel and database management.
• Power BI and Power Apps.
• Project management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Industrial IoT, data modeling, and manufacturing analytics.
• CI Trac or similar continuous improvement project tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS Certification.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Data Analytics & Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Lean Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Results Orientation
• Project Management
• Operational Excellence Leadership

Behavioral Competencies

• Empathetic and people-oriented.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ethical and respectful leader.
• Self-motivated and highly driven.
• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Innovative and focused on process improvement.
• Effective communicator and coach.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments.

Attitudes

• Execution-Oriented
• Commitment to Technical Quality
• Operational Proactivity
• Hands-on Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Discipline and Organization
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Customer and Results Focus
• Own