Production Manager

Dana; Nuevo León; On-site; MXN 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana is seeking a Plant/Operations Leader in Nuevo León, Mexico to oversee production, maintenance, and support teams and drive performance across the manufacturing floor.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and collaboration with senior leadership to meet quality, cost, and safety targets while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production, maintenance, and support teams to meet operational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions for underperformance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Job description

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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production, maintenance, and support teams to meet operational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions for underperformance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company standards.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 10+ years of experience

Skills

• Leadership and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and communication.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing and operational excellence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head‑on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.