Manufacturing Strategy & Operations Lead

Vertiv; Santa Catarina; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Strategy & Operations Lead to drive global footprint optimization, capacity planning, and capital deployment for scalable, cost-effective production across regions.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing leadership, strong analytical skills, and experience with digital factory tools; you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to align strategic manufacturing decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or plant leadership.
• Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics, geopolitical influences, and total landed cost analysis.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement background.
• Experience managing manufacturing footprint requirements and facility planning.
• Strong CAPEX planning and justification experience.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and use of simulation or capacity planning software (e.g., Simio or equivalent).
• Experience with digital manufacturing tools (e.g., MES, digital twins) is a plus.
• Prior experience in plant management, production management, or multi‑shift operations leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Strategy & Global Footprint Optimization.
• Capacity modeling, scenario planning, and throughput analysis for multiple product lines.
• Lead capital expenditure planning and justification for manufacturing investments, equipment, and facility expansions.
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize plant loading, equipment utilization, and capital deployment.
• Partner with regional and plant teams to align with growth forecasts and demand variability.
• Apply industrial engineering principles to drive efficiency, throughput, and continuous improvement across sites.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance for cross-functional alignment on strategic decisions.
• Own stakeholder management to executive level and present to senior leadership regularly.
• Leverage MES, ERP, capacity tools to drive strategic planning and build capacity models.

Skills

Global Footprint

Capacity Planning

CAPEX Management

Industrial Engineering

Cross-functional Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Digital Manufacturing

Data Analysis

Plant Leadership

Simulation Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Simio

MES

ERP

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Strategy & Operations Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with deep expertise in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, and capacity planning. This individual will support the development and execution of global manufacturing strategies - including footprint optimization and capital investment planning - to ensure scalable, cost-effectiveness operations that align with long-term business growth at an expanding F500 company.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on manufacturing leadership experience, a global mindset, cross‑functional collaboration skills, and proven experience working across multiple product lines, facilities, and regions.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Strategy & Global Footprint Optimization

• Evaluate and recommend manufacturing footprint strategies considering factors such as cost, geopolitical risk, technology enablement, supply chain resiliency, and customer proximity.
• Identify demand signals, determine capacity constraints, and drive cross‑functional collaboration to solve for any capacity gaps.
• Support make‑vs‑buy and vertical integration analyses aligned with product and process needs.

Capacity Planning & CAPEX Management

• Conduct in‑depth capacity modeling, scenario planning, and throughput analysis for multiple product lines.
• Lead capital expenditure planning and justification for manufacturing investments, equipment, and facility expansions.
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize plant loading, equipment utilization, and capital deployment.
• Partner with regional and plant teams to ensure alignment with growth forecasts and demand variability.

Scalability & Industrial Engineering

• Apply industrial engineering principles to drive efficiency, throughput, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites.
• Conduct manufacturing research to evaluate emerging technologies, processes, and production methodologies.
• Promote scalable manufacturing processes, modular BoP strategies, and digital factory principles.
• Support new product introduction by integrating design for manufacturability principles and capacity readiness into early planning.

Cross‑Functional & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cross‑functional alignment on strategic manufacturing decisions.
• Own stakeholder management to the executive level, presenting to senior leadership on a regular basis.
• Support product transfers and ramp‑ups across regions, ensuring minimal disruption and operational continuity.

Data‑Driven Decision Making

• Leverage manufacturing and business intelligence data (e.g., MES, ERP, capacity tools) to drive strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain models for manufacturing cost, utilization, and capacity scenario analysis.

A Strong Candidate Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or plant leadership
• Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics, geopolitical influences, and total landed cost analysis
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills; able to influence at all levels
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement background
• Experience managing manufacturing footprint requirements and facility planning
• Strong CAPEX planning and justification experience
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and use of simulation or capacity planning software (e.g., Simio or equivalent)
• Experience with digital manufacturing tools (e.g., MES, digital twins) is a plus.
• Prior experience in plant management, production management, or multi‑shift operations leadership preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%