Production Assistant Manager

Daimler Truck North America; Saltillo; On-site; MXN 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America busca un Production Assistant Manager para liderar las operaciones de producción en planta, asegurando seguridad, entregas a tiempo y cero defectos.

Se requiere experiencia en manufactura, gestión de sistemas IMS/ERP y mejora continua. Se valora formación técnica superior y dominio de inglés y español a nivel avanzado. El puesto es en Saltillo, México.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Production planning and scheduling
• IMS / ERP systems management
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions
• SQDCM performance management
• KPI tracking and operational reporting
• Multi-shift manufacturing operations management
• Cost reduction and productivity improvement
• Safety and compliance management
• Manufacturing process knowledge
• English level:B2-C1
• Spanish: C1

Responsibilities

• Production Leadership: Manage day-to-day production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery/equipment/materials, cost, and morale targets.
• Quality & Delivery: Drive zero defects and ensure timely delivery, partner with Quality/Engineering and maintenance teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Team Development: Build, coach, and motivate a high-performance production team.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure safe working environment and adherence to Safety standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production planning

IMS/ERP systems management

Root cause analysis

SQDCM

KPI tracking

Multi-shift operations

Cost reduction

Safety and compliance

Manufacturing process knowledge

Ingles (B2-C1)

Español (C1)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IMS/ERP systems

Job description

Production Assistant Manager

Empresa : Daimler Truck North America Tipo de empleo : Tiempo completo Saltillo, Mexico

Descripción del trabajo - Production Assistant Manager

Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.

Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.

Daimler Truck, a leading and pioneering group worldwide in the automotive industry with more than 120 years and presence in more than 200 countries. In Mexico it has the divisions of: Daimler Truck, Daimler Truck Buses and Daimler Truck Financial Services.

In our people, we can reflect our corporate values: Our customers success is our success, moving at the speed of right, one team best team, and we are looking for highly committed individuals to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges.

Objective of the position

The Production Assistant Manager is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations at Spark Plant to ensure safe, on-time, and defect-free delivery of parts to Daimler Truck production plants. This position supports operational excellence by driving production performance, strengthening leadership coverage across all shifts, developing high-performance teams, and promoting continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and IMS/ERP systems utilization. The role also ensures alignment with SQDCM targets while fostering accountability, teamwork, and customer-focused execution.

Indispensable Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management, preferably in automotive or heavy industry.
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Production planning and scheduling
• IMS / ERP systems management
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions
• SQDCM performance management
• KPI tracking and operational reporting
• Multi-shift manufacturing operations management
• Cost reduction and productivity improvement
• Safety and compliance management
• Manufacturing process knwledge
• English level:B2-C1
• Spanish: C1

Soft Skills

• Analysis and problem solving
• Decision making
• Effective communication
• Planning and organization
• Project management
• Strategic thinking
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Academic Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Why join us

At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose "We work for all who keep the world moving". This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.

Company culture

We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.

You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group.

Main Functions

• Production Leadership
  • Manage day-to-day production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery/equipment/materials, cost, and moral targets.
  • Ensure all processes and operations comply with Daimler Truck standards and IMS requirements.
  • Use IMS/ERP systems to plan, schedule, and monitor production to meet customer demand.
• Quality & Delivery
  • Drive a culture of zero defects and ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Partner with Quality/ Engineering, materials, and maintenance teams to resolve non-conformities quickly and effectively.
  • Ensure root-cause analysis and preventive actions are implemented.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving initiatives across the shop floor.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency-improvement projects.
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence and accountability.
• Team Development
  • Build, coach, and motivate a high-performance production team.
  • Promote teamwork, collaboration, and open communication.
  • Identify training needs and support the growth of supervisors and operators.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure a safe working environment and promote adherence to Safety standards.
  • Drive risk identification, reporting, and corrective actions.

Work Location Opportunity

Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.

To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.

At Daimler, we value the diversity between our employees.

In order to enrich the culture, Daimler acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we don’t discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.

Exceed your expectations and get ready to be part of our team!