Manufacturing Superintendent

Molex; El Salto; Presencial; MXN 550.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Koch Companies in Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations in a high‑mix/high‑volume plant, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. You will develop and mentor production supervisors, partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning, and apply Lean and CI practices to improve processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5–10 years of experience, with 3+ years leading large teams, plus strong

Formación

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing experience with 3+ years leading supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies.
• Experience in high‑volume/high‑mix manufacturing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (≥80%).

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily production operations to meet EHS, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and team leads.
• Drive safety excellence by enforcing EHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational issues and enhance efficiency.
• Support production planning, scheduling, and capacity management in high‑mix/high‑volume settings.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, SMED, standard work, layout).
• Ensure accurate inventory control through cycle counts and variance reconciliation.
• Maintain production documentation, KPIs, and audit-ready reports.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning across all shifts.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Your Job

As a Manufacturing Superintendent, you will lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to deliver world‑class performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will provide direct leadership to production supervisors, technicians, and operators while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, talent development, and operational excellence aligned with business objectives.

Your Job

As a Manufacturing Superintendent, you will lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to deliver world‑class performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will provide direct leadership to production supervisors, technicians, and operators while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, talent development, and operational excellence aligned with business objectives.

Our Team

You will join a highly collaborative manufacturing team operating in a high‑mix / high‑volume environment. This role partners closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning to resolve operational challenges, optimize processes, and consistently meet customer demand.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily production operations to meet EHS, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and team leads, building a strong pipeline of leadership talent.
• Drive safety excellence by ensuring adherence to all EHS standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze performance metrics (yield, scrap, throughput, OEE) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve operational issues and enhance process efficiency.
• Support production planning, scheduling, and capacity management in high‑mix / high‑volume settings.
• Lead and sustain Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives such as 5S, SMED, standard work, and layout optimization.
• Ensure accurate inventory control through cycle counts and reconciliation of variances.
• Maintain production documentation, KPIs, and reports for internal and external audits.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, operational discipline, and continuous learning across all shifts.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing experience with 3+ years leading supervisors or large teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience in high‑volume or high‑mix manufacturing (electronics, automotive, optical, industrial, or similar).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), minimum 80% proficiency.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Formal Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Hands‑on experience implementing OEE, SMED, 5S, standard work, and visual management systems.
• Experience managing 100+ employees across multiple shifts in a 24/7 or extended‑hours operation.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.