Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Quality

Freudenberg Group; Jesús María; On-site; MXN 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations, drive KPIs, and support lean initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining production efficiency, quality, and safety across VITECHMEX sites.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in manufacturing operations, engineering expertise, budgeting know-how, and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills to lead diverse teams and coordinate with suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Solid analytical and communication skills (oral and written).
• Problem solving
• Ability to lead
• Expertise in the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, quality, maintenance and engineering.
• Understanding of budgeting/expense management.
• Bilingual: English / Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct and run day-to-day operations providing support to plant teams and manage workflow integration.
• Determine operations KPIs and track monthly with staff.
• Ensure compliance to schedules for machines and facilities and assist in equipment installation.
• Negotiate between labor relations and perform regular appraisals for personnel and salary reviews.
• Drive continuous cost improvement and maintain process control.
• Implement lean manufacturing to meet business goals and improve HSE performance.
• Provide HSE and operations reporting to site/corporate management.
• Coordinate safety directives across sites and maintain product quality.
• Communicate with suppliers and customers as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Manufacturing operations

Quality & maintenance

Budgeting

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Freudenberg Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations, drive KPIs, and support lean initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining production efficiency, quality, and safety across VITECHMEX sites.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in manufacturing operations, engineering expertise, budgeting know-how, and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills to lead diverse teams and coordinate with suppliers and customers.