Multi-Line Production Leader | Lean & Performance

ABB; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Apodaca, Mexico seeks aProduction Leader to oversee multiple production lines, ensuring efficiency, quality, and budgeting targets. You will manage a large workforce across shifts, drive lean initiatives, and coordinate with Customer Service & Sales to meet revenue goals while upholding HSE standards.

Required is a engineering degree with 8+ years in production leadership, plus Lean Six Sigma and APICS certifications, and advanced English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Production Leader or similar.
• Experience managing hourly and salaried employees (workforce of 120+).
• Experience managing production schedules.
• Experience with SAP, Excel, and Power BI.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• APICS certification.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual production budget for multiple production lines, overseeing progress and implementing corrective actions to address cost issues.
• Manage resources effectively across lines with varying headcounts (55–200 employees per shift).
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize the operational performance of multiple production lines.
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements by managing (mid-complexity) orders efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives tailored to production line complexity; reduce non-value-added costs and increase yield.
• Provide support to Customer Service & Sales to align orders with revenue targets (USD 8M to 25M per month).
• Lead, guide, and develop a multi-line workforce; ensure staffing/training aligned with complexity.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

People management

Planning & scheduling

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering field

APICS certification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

ABB in Apodaca, Mexico seeks aProduction Leader to oversee multiple production lines, ensuring efficiency, quality, and budgeting targets. You will manage a large workforce across shifts, drive lean initiatives, and coordinate with Customer Service & Sales to meet revenue goals while upholding HSE standards.

Required is a engineering degree with 8+ years in production leadership, plus Lean Six Sigma and APICS certifications, and advanced English.