Production Manager

North American Production Sharing de México, S.A. de C.V.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Production Sharing de México, S.A. de C.V. seeks a results-driven Production Leader to oversee plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery across departments.

The role requires a strong background in Lean, budgeting and KPI monitoring, with experience in high-volume manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates will lead engineers and maintenance teams, implement SOPs, and drive cross-functional collaboration with customers and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or related field.
• Advanced English, including leading meetings and presenting to executives.
• 7+ years in leadership/management in manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading Production, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Budget management, KPI monitoring, and improvement project experience.
• Solid knowledge of Quality Systems, EHS, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement programs.
• Ability to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs all production activities to meet volume, quality and cost targets.
• Oversees production planning, efficiency and scrap control.
• Prepares production and completion date reports.
• Evaluates methods to upgrade production, equipment use and finished goods quality.
• Plans manpower, staffing and project labor needs.
• Advises management on production issues.
• Manages department objectives, budgets and action plans.
• Validates SOPs for the production function.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Methodologies

Continuous Improvement

KPI Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Cost Control & Budget Management

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Quality Management Systems

ERP/MRP Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electromechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Objective

Plans, Organizes, Directs and Controls all the production activities to assure that the production of goods and/or services meet volume, quality and cost requirements within the established timeframe in an efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages through subordinate Supervisors all the activities of Production, applying knowledge in Plant Layout and the Production Capabilities of each Department.
• Directly responsible for the Production Program and for the levels of efficiency, observing the requirements established by Quality as well as controlling scrap.
• Supervises the Preparation of Reports on Production and Completion Dates.
• Supervises or Evaluates Procedures designed to upgrade Production Methods, Equipment Utilization and the Quality of Finished Goods.
• Plans Investigations to determine the Effectiveness of Manpower utilization and Projects Labor and Staffing needs.
• Advises Management on Production Problems.
• Formulates, Negotiates and Manages the Department’s Objectives and Budgets, as well as the Strategies and Action Plans to achieve those Objectives.
• Validates and Authorizes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Production Function.
• Responsible for Selecting, Training, Motivating and Developing the Manufacturing as well as acting as a Facilitator. Responsible for Promoting and Maintaining Interdepartmental harmony.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency required, including the ability to lead meetings, deliver executive presentations, and collaborate effectively with corporate leadership and international customers.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in leadership or management positions within manufacturing organizations.
• Proven experience leading Production, Engineering, and Maintenance functions.
• Strong background in budget management, KPI performance monitoring, and operational improvement projects.
• Solid knowledge of Quality Systems, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and sustaining Continuous Improvement programs.
• Ability to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
• Experience driving Operational Excellence and plant transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, OEE, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Experience with automation projects and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Continuous Improvement
• KPI Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Cost Control and Budget Management
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Systems
• Quality Management Systems
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite