Manufacturing Leader

Emerson Electric Co; Mexicali; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to drive daily operations, coordinating with Planning, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and HR to meet production, quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will coach supervisors, optimize resources, and lead continuous improvement efforts across safety, productivity, and process excellence.

The role requires strong data analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, with fluency in English and Spanish to effectively communicate

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing, production, operations, or industrial teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience leading teams, motivating employees, and driving results through collaboration and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex operational challenges.
• Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements that positively impact business performance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Working proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to manufacturing supervisors and production teams.
• Coordinate production priorities with Planning, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and HR to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Optimize the use of personnel, equipment, materials, and manufacturing resources to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, inventory reduction, and operational performance.
• Monitor KPIs and use data-driven decision-making to improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve production challenges and support new product introductions.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by supporting safety programs, employee training, and compliance with company standards.
• Support employee engagement, workforce planning, training, and talent development initiatives.
• Lead operational reviews and communicate departmental performance, objectives, and improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Safety compliance

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to manufacturing supervisors and production teams.
• Coordinate production priorities with Planning, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Human Resources to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Optimize the use of personnel, equipment, materials, and manufacturing resources to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, inventory reduction, and operational performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and use data-driven decision-making to improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve production challenges, improve processes, and support new product introductions.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by supporting safety programs, employee training, and compliance with company standards.
• Support employee engagement, workforce planning, training, and talent development initiatives.
• Lead operational reviews and communicate departmental performance, objectives, and improvement plans.

Who You Are:

• You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You make sound and timely decisions, even when faced with ambiguity or competing priorities. You create an atmosphere in which people can perform at their best while fostering trust, accountability, and development. You consistently focus on achieving results while balancing quality, efficiency, safety, and customer needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing, production, operations, or industrial teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience leading teams, motivating employees, and driving results through collaboration and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex operational challenges.
• Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements that positively impact business performance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Working proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in assembly, manufacturing, machining, automation, or industrial production environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, Oracle, and production planning processes.
• Experience developing high-performing teams and leading organizational change initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement tools.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.