Senior Manager, Manufacturing Continuous Improvement

Philip Morris International; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Continuous Improvement to lead our manufacturing CI program.

You will drive WCM, TPM, Lean and OPEN+ across the site, coach leaders, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver sustained productivity gains.

Join a team focused on turning opportunities into root-cause solutions, building capability, and sustaining change on the shop floor and beyond.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Manufacturing/Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on manufacturing site experience with shop-floor operations and losses.
• Proven deployment of WCM, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, OPEN+ or similar systems across site/organization.
• Track record of measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, reliability, cost, or quality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to coach leaders and frontline teams to embed new standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and evolution of CI systems across the site.
• Identify opportunities for loss elimination, productivity gains, and cost optimization.
• Analyze processes, equipment performance, and data to identify root causes and improvements.
• Apply WCM, TPM, Lean, OPEN+, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, 5S, and structured problem solving.
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality.
• Build CI capabilities by coaching leaders and frontline teams to own improvements.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

WCM

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Mgmt

Coaching

Project Leadership

Job description

Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

We are transforming the way we operate, and our manufacturing organization plays a critical role in making that transformation happen!

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Continuous Improvement to join our Manufacturing team in Guadalajara.

In this role, you will lead our manufacturing continuous improvement system, using World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and OPEN+ to deliver sustainable improvements in productivity, efficiency, cost, and overall manufacturing performance.

Your day-to-day

• Lead the deployment, maturity, and continuous evolution of manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement systems across the site.
• Find opportunities for loss elimination, productivity improvement, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and operational data to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Apply and embed methodologies including WCM, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, OPEN+, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, 5S, and structured problem solving.
• Lead complex, multi-functional transformation initiatives involving Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other manufacturing functions.
• Build continuous improvement capabilities by coaching manufacturing leaders and frontline teams and strengthening ownership at every level.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure improvement initiatives deliver measurable operational and business results.

Who we’re looking for

• Solid 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Significant hands‑on experience in a manufacturing site, with a strong understanding of shop‑floor operations, production systems, equipment performance, and manufacturing losses.
• Proven experience leading the deployment, maturity, or transformation of WCM, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, OPEN+, or comparable manufacturing excellence systems across a manufacturing site or organization.
• A track record of measurable improvements in productivity, equipment efficiency, reliability, quality, waste reduction, cost, or overall operational performance.
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving capabilities, using manufacturing data to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build continuous improvement capabilities, coaching leaders and frontline teams to embed new standards, behaviors, and ways of working.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge the status quo, mobilize multi‑functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive sustainable change.

What will make you successful

You are equally comfortable on the shop floor and engaging senior stakeholders. You bring a strong loss-elimination mindset and know how to move from identifying an opportunity to finding the root cause, implementing the solution, establishing standards, and sustaining the improvement.

Most importantly, you understand that manufacturing transformation is about building capabilities, creating ownership, and enabling teams to continuously improve how they operate.

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