Production Supervisor

Donaldson; San Francisco de Los Romo; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic production environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, with responsibility for implementing the Donaldson Manufacturing System and achieving KPI targets.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, at least 3 years in automotive/manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience in process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing production personnel and shop floor operations, with strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of waste analysis and process optimization.
• Experience in staff training and development.
• Familiarity with shop floor management systems and production control documentation.
• Strong experience in process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Availability to work rotating shifts.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF standards; Lean Manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production management activities to ensure operational continuity, safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Apply and promote the Donaldson Manufacturing System across the operation.
• Monitor, analyze, and ensure compliance with operational KPIs.
• Utilize PDCA methodology to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for deviations.
• Develop and implement tactical production plans aligned with operational objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardized work implementation.
• Coordinate shop floor activities while ensuring compliance with production and quality standards.
• Lead personnel development, coaching, and training initiatives for production teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PDCA

Continuous Improvement

Waste Analysis

Process Optimization

Staff Training

ISO knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

At Donaldson, we are committed to solving some of the world’s most complex filtration challenges through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. We are looking for a Production Supervisor to support manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead high-performing teams within a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production management activities to ensure operational continuity, safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Apply and promote the Donaldson Manufacturing System across the operation.
• Monitor, analyze, and ensure compliance with operational KPIs.
• Utilize PDCA methodology to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for deviations.
• Develop and implement tactical production plans aligned with operational objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardized work implementation.
• Coordinate shop floor activities while ensuring compliance with production and quality standards.
• Lead personnel development, coaching, and training initiatives for production teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing processes
• Experience managing production personnel and shop floor operations, with strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of waste analysis and process optimization.
• Experience in staff training and development.
• Familiarity with shop floor management systems and production control documentation.
• Strong experience in process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Basic knowledge of industrial maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Availability to work rotating shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF standards
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.