Manufacturing Dept Leader - Lean, Automation

Essity; Ecatepec de Morelos; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity seeks a Department Leader to drive safe, efficient and sustainable manufacturing performance in Ecatepec de Morelos. You will lead a team to optimize processes, ensure safety and quality standards, and deliver continuous improvements while managing budgets and resources.

The role demands strong leadership, expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, and hands-on experience with process design and automation. English communication is required, and you will mentor staff to meet performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Production Engineering or similar manufacturing roles.
• Experience in process design, optimization, automation and control.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAD/CAM and problem-solving methodologies.
• Language: Conversational English is required.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing processes using statistical and quality tools.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, Maintenance and Manufacturing Excellence standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, process control and standardisation.
• Manage the department budget, resources and maintenance plans.
• Monitor KPIs and develop improvement actions to achieve business objectives.
• Support product, material and CAPEX projects.
• Coach and develop operational teams to achieve performance objectives.
• Ensure effective payroll and people management within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

CAD/CAM

English (conversational)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical, Automation & Control, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Essity seeks a Department Leader to drive safe, efficient and sustainable manufacturing performance in Ecatepec de Morelos. You will lead a team to optimize processes, ensure safety and quality standards, and deliver continuous improvements while managing budgets and resources.

The role demands strong leadership, expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, and hands-on experience with process design and automation. English communication is required, and you will mentor staff to meet performance goals.