Manufacturing Superintendent: Lean Operations & Leadership

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

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.