OEX Lean Engineer

Clarios; Ciénega de Flores; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios is seeking an OEX Master at the Nuevo León plant to lead Operational Excellence deployment, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.

You will partner with production, maintenance, and finance, run DMAIC and Kaizen projects, and build capability across levels to raise productivity and performance.

This plant-based role emphasizes on-floor presence, coaching, and governance to sustain improvements and maturity across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field per job requirements.
• Experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement or similar roles.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, VSM and CMS ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and sustainment of Operational Excellence systems and CMS 2.0 principles across the plant.
• Ensure employees at all levels effectively utilize Operational Excellence tools and methodologies.
• Drive organizational transformation through continuous improvement practices and capability development.
• Execute high-impact DMAIC, Lean, and Six Sigma projects aligned with plant priorities and business objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, gap assessments, and performance reviews.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and performance.
• Train and mentor leaders, supervisors, and plant teams on OPEX tools and methodologies.
• Facilitate Kaizen workshops and provide ongoing coaching to project leaders and teams.
• Support High Performance Teams through facilitation, capability development, and performance improvement.
• Maintain and update plant Gap Analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Coordinate annual productivity planning and assist with business case development.
• Establish benchmarks and best practices to raise OPEX maturity across operations.
• Partner with production, maintenance, finance, and leadership to align improvements with goals.
• Influence stakeholders and drive sustainable change across departments.
• Balance priorities while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DMAIC Project Leadership

Operational Excellence Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen Facilitation

TPM

Data Analysis

Project Management

Change Management

Coaching & Mentoring

Influencing Stakeholders

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Communication & Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Job description

Mexico, Nuevo Leon, Cienega de Flores

Full time

WD50775

The Role

The OEX Master is responsible for enabling and developing Operational Excellence capabilities across the plant by implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, leading strategic improvement initiatives, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. This role serves as a coach, facilitator, and change agent, ensuring Operational Excellence systems are effectively deployed and sustained at all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do (Impact Areas)

Operational Excellence Deployment

• Lead the implementation and sustainment of Operational Excellence systems and CMS 2.0 principles across the plant.
• Ensure employees at all levels effectively utilize Operational Excellence tools and methodologies.
• Drive organizational transformation through continuous improvement practices and capability development.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Projects

• Execute high-impact DMAIC, Lean, and Six Sigma projects aligned with plant priorities and business objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, gap assessments, and operational performance reviews.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.

Coaching & Capability Building

• Train and mentor leaders, supervisors, and plant teams on Operational Excellence tools and methodologies.
• Facilitate Kaizen workshops and provide ongoing coaching to project leaders and functional teams.
• Support High Performance Teams (HPTs) through facilitation, capability development, and performance improvement initiatives.

Performance Management & Governance

• Maintain and update plant Gap Analysis to identify gaps and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate annual productivity planning and support the development of related business cases.
• Establish benchmarks and best business practices to strengthen Operational Excellence maturity across operations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with production, maintenance, finance, and plant leadership teams to align improvement efforts with business goals.
• Influence stakeholders and build alignment across departments to drive sustainable change.
• Balance operational priorities while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

• Successful deployment and adoption of Operational Excellence methodologies throughout the plant.
• Delivery of measurable results through Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC projects.
• Increased productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Strong engagement and effectiveness of High Performance Teams.
• Improved Gap Analysis scores and Operational Excellence maturity levels.
• Sustainable implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.

Core Competencies

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• DMAIC Project Leadership
• Operational Excellence Systems
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Kaizen Facilitation
• TPM & Continuous Improvement
• Data Analysis & Performance Management
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Communication & Facilitation Skills

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience as an Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar professional role.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, High Performance Teams, TPM, Gap Analysis, and CMS Operational Excellence principles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and plant business processes.
• Proven ability to coach teams, drive change, and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• English proficiency: 85%.

Work Model & Travel

• Plant-based position with extensive interaction across manufacturing operations.
• Regular presence on the shop floor to support improvement activities, coaching, and operational reviews.
• No routine travel or relocation requirement identified for the role.

Our Commitment to You

At Clarios, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of Operational Excellence by driving meaningful transformation initiatives, enhancing plant performance, and developing the capabilities of teams across the organization. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, lead impactful projects, and grow as a continuous improvement leader within a world-class manufacturing environment.

About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus - advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (https://presse.ftp-mtm.com/Clarios/Clarios_Overview_2024_03_20.pdf) (PDF).

Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands. Clarios is the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].