Production Leader — Lean Ops & CI

Carrier; Guanajuato; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor in Guanajuato to lead production teams, driving safety, quality, and productivity to meet targets. You will oversee labor efficiency, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading RRCA reviews, applying Carrier Excellence Operating System and Lean methodologies, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production leadership roles.
• Experience managing personnel, productivity, labor planning, and operational budgets.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• English proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve production goals and meet operational targets.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, waste reduction, 5S, autonomous maintenance, and employee development.
• Manage workforce planning and labor resources in alignment with the financial plan and budget.
• Analyze production downtime and provide support to resolve operational issues.
• Lead weekly and monthly RRCA reviews to address performance gaps.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and procedures on the production floor.
• Monitor labor costs and operational performance against forecasts and budgets.
• Manage and develop a team of Cell Leaders and production personnel.
• Lead cost reduction and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Direct production scheduling and work sequencing to meet delivery commitments.
• Resolve material and logistics issues to ensure uninterrupted production.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Core Tools

Job description

Carrier is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor in Guanajuato to lead production teams, driving safety, quality, and productivity to meet targets. You will oversee labor efficiency, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading RRCA reviews, applying Carrier Excellence Operating System and Lean methodologies, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet delivery commitments.