Senior Production Supervisor

Caterpillar Brazil; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a manufacturing leader to oversee paint and assembly processes, driving safe, efficient production and high quality in the plant area.

You will own the value stream direction, with accountability for PQVC performance, process stability, throughput, and defect reduction. The role requires Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background, proficiency in welding processes, and strong English.

Formación

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma training and certification desired.
• Strong English communication skills (intermediate-advanced).

Responsabilidades

• Lead and optimize paint & assembly processes across the assigned plant area.
• Drive PQVC performance, stability, throughput, and defect reduction.
• Implement Lean, 5S, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise supervisors and provide training on manufacturing quality.
• Collaborate with factory, logistics, maintenance and quality teams.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Planning

Organizing

Effective Communications

Leadership

Flexibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree related to manufacturing

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.

Job Summary:

Lead and optimize paint & assembly processes across the assigned plant area to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets established manufacturing requirements. This role owns the overall direction of the value stream(s), with accountability for PQVC performance, process stability, throughput, defect reduction, and continuous improvement in welding operations. Reporting directly to this position are Section Managers and various levels of Operations support personnel.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure effective operation of an assigned area of manufacturing to meet established schedules and production requirements while maintaining cost.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and manpower to achieve manufacturing cost, quality, and inventory management target.
• Monitors customer delivery performance, cost reduction programs, lead-time improvements, and quality improvement projects that will enhance customer value and business unit results.
• Establishes cost and quality goals and ensures the efficient integration of factory, logistics, maintenance and quality to achieve targets for assigned area.
• Ensures proper direction and supervision of activities in assigned area to maintain effective utilization of personnel and machinery.
• Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc.
• Promotes development of people through continued education, employee involvement, increased responsibility and ergonomics.
• Trains new supervisors on manufacturing quality.
• Sets goals and assists team in meeting quality goals/standards.

Degree Requirement:

Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field. Expert in Welding processes Intermediate - Advanced English.

What skills will you have:

• Production Training: Identifies staff development needs. Designs training for equipment. Instructs on machinery setup and use. Tracks performance before and after training.
• Problem Solving: Records issues and solutions. Considers multiple perspectives. Weighs risks and benefits. Uses diagnostic tools.
• Influencing: Crafts persuasive arguments. Engages in organizational dialogue. Listening actively for opportunities. Presents ideas convincingly.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Manage new tasks and environments effectively. Switches between responsibilities smoothly. Assesses approaches to challenges.
• Performance Management: Provides feedback and recognition. Supports salary decisions. Sets and updates objectives collaboratively.
• Analytical Thinking: Defined and prioritized problems. Compare solutions systematically. Uses visuals to interpret data.
• Planning and Organizing: Spots workflow bottlenecks. Break down tasks. Resolves priority conflicts.
• Effective Communications: Reviews materials and presentations. Tailor’s messages for audiences. Persuades while staying on target.

Top candidates will have:

• CPS & Lean Six Sigma training and certification.
• Master’s degree related to manufacturing.

Additional information:

Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon. This position is six-day a week in-office model. Requires working weekends, based on business continuity needs. This position may require working shifts according to the needs of the role. Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age or disability.

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

In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: septiembre 8, 2026 - septiembre 15, 2026

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.