Production Supervisor: Lean Leader for 60+ Team

ZEISS Group; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS Group in Mexico seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage a 60+ employee team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to sustain performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams of at least 60 employees.
• Knowledge of personnel management, production control, and operational metrics compliance.
• Experience analyzing and tracking production, quality, efficiency, and downtime KPIs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience problem-solving and decision-making in high-demand environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material control, and quality assurance systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production control systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and results-oriented skills.
• Availability to work operational shifts and adapt to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure compliance with established safety, quality, delivery, and productivity plans.
• Manage a workforce of more than 60 employees, promoting talent development, operational discipline, and teamwork.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and ensure departmental goals.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, operating procedures, and product specifications.
• Efficiently manage human, material, and equipment resources to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing practices, and 5S methodology.
• Investigate, document, and follow up on process deviations, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, PPE usage, and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Coordinate activities with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and Planning.
• Manage personnel-related incidents, vacations, overtime, attendance, and payroll-related processes.
• Maintain effective communication with the work team and management to ensure operational continuity.
• Escalate in a timely manner any situation that may impact safety, quality, productivity, or delivery performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

KPIs monitoring

Lean Manufacturing

5S

GMP compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production control systems

Job description

ZEISS Group in Mexico seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage a 60+ employee team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to sustain performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.