Second-Shift Metals Production Lead

Vertiv Group; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 1,300,000 - 1,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group in Mexico (Tijuana) seeks a Manager Production to lead the metals department, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production. You will drive productivity, cost targets, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires organizational leadership, production planning, and experience with ISO/Lean manufacturing practices, plus strong communication skills and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years’ management experience.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• MS Office and ERP systems experience.
• Formal training and/or 2 years experience with equipment programming software.
• Ability to develop and coach a diverse team.
• Knowledge of ISO and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma.
• 10 years’ experience in production management, scheduling and metal fabrication processes preferred.
• Proficient in use of measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and achieve safety, quality, customer delivery and cost targets.
• Implement and maintain visual KPI reporting to drive high performance teams.
• Evaluate personnel requirements based on business and employee needs.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, and processes to support business objectives.
• Evaluate training requirements and request necessary training.
• Conduct departmental meetings and ensure tier meetings are conducted regularly.
• Maintain safe operating conditions and remove unsafe equipment.
• Train and instruct employees in their duties and company policies.
• Establish skill development plans for direct reports.
• Plan and schedule production activities and supervise the production process.
• Manage production lines effectively and ensure quality systems are in place.
• Ensure accurate costing for work centers and seek improvements.
• Evaluate fabrication capacity and maintain level-loaded plans.
• Develop programming practices aligned with inventory and materials goals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and other departments to prevent delays.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or higher in manufacturing/engineering/business

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Equipment programming software

Job description

Vertiv Group in Mexico (Tijuana) seeks a Manager Production to lead the metals department, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production. You will drive productivity, cost targets, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires organizational leadership, production planning, and experience with ISO/Lean manufacturing practices, plus strong communication skills and ERP proficiency.