Senior Production Leader — Lean, Data-Driven Excellence

John Deere; Ramos Arizpe; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere in Ramos, Mexico seeks a Sr Production Supervisor III to lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives. You will coach hourly staff, plan staffing, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods, while collaborating with Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain.

The role requires strong leadership, a data-driven mindset and the ability to communicate effectively in English to align cross-functional teams with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering or related.
• Constancia de Situación Fiscal (tax status certificate) up to date required for eligibility.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives for the assigned production area.
• Communicate plant and business objectives to the team, establish clear expectations, and drive execution through effective performance management and accountability.
• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly employees, fostering a high-performance culture focused on engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Plan and assign workforce schedules, staffing, and resources to meet customer demand while optimizing labour efficiency and operational performance.
• Monitor production performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to ensure the timely achievement of production targets.
• Drive adherence to quality standards, manufacturing procedures, and customer requirements, ensuring product conformity and reducing defects.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Analyse production data, monitor KPIs, and develop action plans to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other support teams to ensure operational continuity and business success.
• Prepare and communicate production reports, performance updates, and improvement plans to plant leadership.
• Support employee development processes, including training, performance evaluations, succession planning, and talent growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Accountability

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Workforce Management Systems

Job description

John Deere in Ramos, Mexico seeks a Sr Production Supervisor III to lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives. You will coach hourly staff, plan staffing, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods, while collaborating with Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain.

The role requires strong leadership, a data-driven mindset and the ability to communicate effectively in English to align cross-functional teams with