Operational Excellence Specialist

Bacardi; Tultitlán; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global beverage company in Tultitlán seeks an Operational Excellence Specialist to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. You'll implement Lean Manufacturing strategies, execute projects with measurable impacts on costs, and foster a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, 3-5 years in similar roles, and strong English skills. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Servicios

Competitive Pay Package

Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Formación

• 3-5 years of experience in similar roles within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proven participation in continuous improvement projects or Lean/TPM implementation.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure the effective implementation and execution of the pillars of Operational Excellence.
• Identify gaps and ensure improvement processes align with strategic objectives.
• Execute operational excellence projects with measurable impact on OEE, costs, waste, and productivity.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing tools

Data analysis tools

Problem-solving methodology

Fluent English

Educación

University degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related fields

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Operational Excellence Specialist will align and drive Operational Excellence strategies that achieve efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement goals in operational areas through Lean Manufacturing tools, leadership of improvement projects, and development of internal capabilities.

About You: To support the Best 10 years of the Bacardi group, we need you to be fearless, have a founders mentality, and treat others like family. You will need to operate in an agile and changing environment, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects and savings are delivered on time with best value/quality to the company. You will need to be able to implement strategies, define a clear roadmap with suppliers and drive actions while ensuring continuity of business.

Are you ready to embark on your next move?

• Do you dare to be different?
• Are you willing to question, challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence?
• Can you work collaboratively and inspire others?
• Are you ready to make your mark?

Don Facundo Bacardí revolutionized the world of rums. As the cocktail industry continues to flourish every day, we strive to follow his legacy and delight the most demanding in the industry - our consumers! That’s where you come in!

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective implementation and execution of the pillars of Operational Excellence.
• Identify gaps and ensure that improvement processes are aligned with the plant's strategic objectives.
• Execute operational excellence projects with a measurable impact on OEE, costs, waste, and productivity.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives in processes, products, and operating systems.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions to strengthen the culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage and promote forums to showcase successful projects and initiatives within the plant.
• Consolidate Lean Manufacturing technical tools such as 5S, SMED, Kaizen, VSM, among others.
• Monitor the execution of the Operational Excellence Master Plan.
• Promote local, regional, or global benchmarking forums with other operations to share and adopt best practices.

Skills

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY:

• University degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in similar roles within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proven participation in continuous improvement projects or Lean/TPM implementation.
• Technical Knowledge: Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, TPM, A3, VSM, etc.).
• Problem-solving methodology (PDCA, DMAIC).
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking and results-orientation.
• Leadership and influence without authority.
• Effective communication and organizational impact.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability and willingness to continuously learn.

Leadership Agility

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: Create a culture of belonging where people feel appreciated for who they are and what they can become.
• Self-Awareness: High self-awareness, reflective, understanding strengths and weaknesses and impact on others.
• People Agility: Ability to understand and relate to people and navigate tough situations to harness performance.
• Results Agility: Deliver consistent results in first-time situations by inspiring teams and building confidence.
• Mental Agility: Think critically to solve complex problems and connect ideas; balance strategy with execution.
• Change Agility: Natural curiosity, desire to experiment, and ability to handle change; growth mindset.

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and more. The total rewards program is pay-for-performance, with incentive programs linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days (e.g., volunteer day)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits/perks may vary depending on employment type, location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may require employee contributions or be subsidized. Incentive plans vary by region, market, function or brand.