Sr Production Manager

Danfoss; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Apodaca, Nuevo León, seeks a Senior Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations across multiple lines, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will empower teams to exceed performance targets and foster a culture of rapid problem-solving and continuous improvement.

You will shape manufacturing excellence by coordinating production, quality, and process engineering activities, while partnering with EHS and global stakeholders to deliver sustainable results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations and managing direct and indirect teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with quality management systems and IATF standards.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate across functions and organizational levels.
• Professional English communication and collaboration in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, quality, and process engineering teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing performance.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and customer delivery performance.
• Champion a strong safety culture in partnership with EHS teams to support a zero-incident workplace.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and resources to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen business results.
• Coach, develop, and engage diverse teams to build capability, accountability, and long-term success.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Production performance management

Quality management systems

Cross-functional communication

Leadership / coaching

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As a Senior Production Manager in Apodaca, Nuevo León, you will lead the manufacturing operations of one of Danfoss' key business units, helping ensure that customers receive high-quality products safely, reliably, and on time. Your leadership will directly influence operational performance across multiple production lines and support our commitment to engineering a more sustainable future.

You will play a critical role in building a culture where safety, quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration drive everyday decisions. By empowering teams and strengthening operational excellence, you will help create meaningful value for customers, employees, and the business.

This is an opportunity to shape performance at scale, develop talented teams, and contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions that support Danfoss' global mission of Engineering Tomorrow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead production, quality, and process engineering teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing performance.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and customer delivery performance.
• Champion a strong safety culture in partnership with EHS teams to support a zero-incident workplace.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and resources to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen business results.
• Coach, develop, and engage diverse teams to build capability, accountability, and long-term success.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations and managing both direct and indirect teams in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and production performance management
• Experience working with quality management systems and industry standards, including IATF and related quality practices.
• Ability to make informed decisions, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Professional English communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a global organization.

What You'll Get From Us

At Danfoss, you will have the opportunity to make a visible impact in a global company focused on innovation, sustainability, and engineering solutions that help the world do more with less.

You will join a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, continuous learning is encouraged, and leaders are empowered to drive meaningful change. We invest in your professional growth while providing opportunities to work with talented colleagues across functions and regions.

Based in Apodaca, Nuevo León, this role offers the chance to lead a significant manufacturing operation, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to a culture centered on safety, inclusion, performance, and continuous improvement.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.