Manufacturing Supervisor

Aptiv; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings Fund

Pension Plan

Christmas Bonus

Attendance Bonus

Vacation Premium

Medical Expenses

Life Insurance

Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, etc)

Job summary

Aptiv in Reynosa, Mexico, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead multiple shifts and production lines, drive safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity improvements, and coach plant teams. The role requires a technical degree, 4+ years in high-volume automotive operations, English proficiency, and Lean/Six Sigma expertise to deliver structured problem-solving and continuous improvement.

You will work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS and Supply Chain to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electromechanical)
• English proficiency required for corporate communication and audits
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt and Lean/SMED/IATF16949 considered a plus
• 4+ years in production/manufacturing, automotive or maquiladora environment
• Experience leading production supervisors and complex ops

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations across multiple lines, cells, and shifts
• Coach and develop production supervisors and teams to meet objectives
• Ensure schedules and customer requirements are met while maintaining safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, Scrap/Waste, DPMO, Quality PPMs, productivity, capacity)
• Identify constraints and implement corrective actions to improve flow and capacity utilization
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, VSM, line balancing
• Coordinate root cause analyses (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and drive corrective actions
• Support IATF 16949 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Lead daily meetings and communicate priorities, risks, and recovery plans
• Respond to line stoppages, equipment issues, quality concerns, material constraints, and absenteeism
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS to resolve issues and improve performance
• Promote safety culture and compliance with EHS standards and safe-work practices
• Prepare production reports in Excel and other tools to identify trends and opportunities

Skills

English proficiency

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Role Summary:

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating production operations across high-volume manufacturing lines and cells, ensuring achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity objectives.

This role leads production supervisors and teams across multiple shifts, drives operational performance through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, and ensures compliance with automotive quality and EHS standards. The ideal candidate combines strong shop-floor leadership with technical manufacturing expertise, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to effectively manage complex production environments.

Your Role:

• Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, cells, and shifts.
• Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met while maintaining established standards for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Monitor manufacturing performance through KPIs including OEE, Scrap/Waste, DPMO, Quality PPMs, productivity, capacity utilization, and production attainment.
• Identify production constraints and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing flow and installed capacity utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED, KANBAN, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, and line balancing methodologies.
• Coordinate structured problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone Analysis, and other root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949 requirements and automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Lead daily production and performance meetings, communicating priorities, results, risks, and recovery plans to operations teams and plant leadership.
• Respond effectively to critical operational situations including line stoppages, equipment issues, quality concerns, material constraints, and absenteeism.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and other cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve operational performance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable EHS, STPS, and OSHA standards.
• Support a zero-accident environment by identifying risks, reinforcing safe work practices, and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and analyze production reports using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.}

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• English proficiency required for communication with corporate teams, customers, and during audits.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, or IATF 16949 certification is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in production or manufacturing operations, preferably within the automotive or high-volume manufacturing/maquiladora environment.
• Previous experience leading production supervisors, middle-management teams, or complex manufacturing operations.

Your Benefits:

• Savings Fund
• Pension Plan
• Christmas Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Vacation Premium
• Medical Expenses
• Life Insurance
• Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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