Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations

Caterpillar Inc.; Torreón; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced leader to oversee daily plant operations in a high-capacity manufacturing environment in Torreón. You will manage production, maintenance and engineering support while driving safety, quality and efficiency.

The role requires guiding a diverse team and aligning with global standards. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in operations/quality/manufacturing engineering, proficiency in Lean Six Sigma, and strong leadership capabilities.

Formación

• 8+ years of experience in Operations, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience applying Continuous Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma tools.
• Leadership experience: train personnel, manage teams, promote safety culture.
• English level: Pre-Advanced (per listing) and higher are preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and direct daily plant operations including production, maintenance, and engineering support.
• Direct hiring, performance management and development of plant personnel.
• Ensure cost-effective, timely, high-quality production in a safe environment.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of operating methods and systems.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing Operations

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Planning and Organizing

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

Lean Six Sigma

Descripción del empleo

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

IT IS YOUR TIME!

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people’s potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.

What you will do:

Oversees and directs daily plant operations including production and manufacturing, maintenance, engineering support, safety, regulatory compliance, distribution and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing programs and practices for hiring, performance management and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.
• Directing all aspects of manufacturing operations for the plant or facility in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary working environment.
• Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.
• Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.

Skills you have

Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of “big picture” thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Basic Requirements

Education: Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Operations, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Experience in: Application of Continuous Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma tools; Personnel management as leader of leaders

Leadership Skills: Ability to train personnel, manage teams, and promote a culture of safety.

English Level: Pre-Advanced

Top candidates will also have:

Master’s Degree in: Quality/Productivity, Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management

English Level: Advanced

Note: This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply