Manufacturing Superintendent

Molex; El Salto; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Koch in Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations in a high-mix / high-volume plant. You will direct production supervisors, technicians, and operators while driving safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and Planning to resolve issues, advance Lean and CI programs (5S, SMED, standard work) and build leadership across shifts.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Industrial/Manufacturing/Operations

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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.