Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen Champion

MillerKnoll; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll seeks an experienced operations supervisor to lead a manufacturing department, driving safety, quality and productivity. You will guide continuous improvement efforts, implement Lean practices, and ensure ISO quality plan compliance while coaching a team toward peak performance.

You'll spend significant time on the shop floor, align with production goals, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and disciplined problem solving across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years supervisory experience in an operations environment.
• Proven ability to lead with Lean and ISO quality principles.
• Strong communication, coaching and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to develop talent and drive kaizen initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an assigned department to meet safety, quality, cost and delivery goals.
• Eliminate waste and ensure processes add value to customers.
• Facilitate kaizen events and continuous improvement with shop floor focus.
• Ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to ISO 9000 quality standards.
• Develop staff, set expectations, coach and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Quality systems

Interpersonal communication

Job description

MillerKnoll seeks an experienced operations supervisor to lead a manufacturing department, driving safety, quality and productivity. You will guide continuous improvement efforts, implement Lean practices, and ensure ISO quality plan compliance while coaching a team toward peak performance.

You'll spend significant time on the shop floor, align with production goals, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and disciplined problem solving across shifts.