Production Manager

Yanfeng; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng Production Manager in Querétaro leads and coordinates operations to meet daily company goals while upholding safety, quality, and manufacturing systems. You will drive operational excellence by optimizing resources and delivering production targets in a high-volume automotive environment.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least 10 years in production management within automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in production management or similar leadership role.
• Minimum 10 years in automotive manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and utilization of resources for operations.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs: schedule attainment, efficiency, quality, safety.
• Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Audit and ensure compliance with manufacturing system procedures.

Skills

Kepner-Tregoe

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Automotive Core Tools

Sewing & assembly

IATF 16949

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/manufacturing/BA or related)

Job description

The Production Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating business unit operations to ensure the daily achievement of company goals and objectives while adhering to established safety, environmental, quality, and manufacturing systems. This role drives operational excellence by optimizing resources, delivering production targets, fostering continuous improvement, and maintaining a safe and high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability and effective utilization of all resources required for the successful operation of business units.
• Monitor and analyze key manufacturing performance indicators on a daily basis, including production efficiency, schedule attainment, customer delivery performance, inventory levels, product quality metrics, safety performance, absenteeism, turnover, scrap, and material utilization.
• Develop, implement, and follow up on corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve and sustain manufacturing performance targets.
• Conduct audits and oversee compliance with manufacturing system procedures to ensure product quality and operational consistency.
• Analyze, manage, and monitor departmental budgets to ensure efficient use of resources and cost control.
• Establish and promote effective communication channels across all functions to foster a safe, collaborative, results-oriented, and team-driven work environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety objectives and performance metrics, including accident prevention and lost-time incident reduction.
• Actively participate in problem-solving activities and ensure timely execution of agreed action plans.
• Participate in engineering change reviews, new product launches, and cross-functional meetings, ensuring completion of all assigned actions and commitments.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Production Management or similar leadership role.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the automotive manufacturing industry.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Kepner-Tregoe problem-solving methodology.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent knowledge.
• Knowledge of Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA).
• Experience with sewing and assembly manufacturing processes, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management System requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and productivity improvements.
• Experience supporting engineering changes and new product launches.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused automotive manufacturing environment.