Manufacturing & Operations Manager

Confidential Careers; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential Careers is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Leader to oversee daily operations in a high-volume plant in Mexicali. You will drive production planning, inventory control and Lean initiatives to meet demanding customer requirements.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and a background in Six Sigma, JIT/Kanban, and QMS audits, with advanced English communication skills. This position offers a full-time on-site role with opportunities for growth.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 10+ years leading manufacturing operations in high-volume settings.
• Strong background in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.
• Experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, JIT and Kanban.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and audits.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Advanced English communication (written and verbal).

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production goals and customer requirements.
• Develop production plans and align material requirements with demand and supplier capabilities.
• Manage inventory using Lean principles including JIT and Kanban.
• Monitor KPIs for productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and boost performance.
• Lead Lean and operational excellence projects across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements and support audits.
• Manage resources, equipment utilization, and capacity planning.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges with urgency.
• Promote safety, accountability, collaboration and employee development.
• Champion best practices in manufacturing, quality, maintenance and customer satisfaction.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

JIT

Kanban

Continuous Improvement

Quality Management

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Coordination

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

• Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals, customer requirements, and business objectives are achieved.
• Develop production plans and align material requirements with operational demand and supplier capabilities.
• Manage inventory levels through Lean Manufacturing principles, including JIT and Kanban methodologies.
• Monitor production performance through KPIs focused on productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence projects across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements and support internal and external audits.
• Manage manufacturing resources, equipment utilization, and operational capacity planning.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges with urgency and effective decision-making.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and employee development.
• Champion best practices in manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading manufacturing operations in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong background in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, JIT, and Kanban methodologies.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and audit processes.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).