Sr Production Supervisor

Eaton Group; Santa Rosa Jauregui; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Querétaro, Mexico seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of the production plan.

You will drive SQDCI targets, supervise a large team, coordinate resources, and support continuous improvement using Eaton tools such as Lean Manufacturing, ELS, and 5S. The role emphasizes accountability, engagement, and culture as guided by Eaton values.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related field required.
• Min 3 years of experience as a production supervisor.
• English: intermediate to advanced; manufacturing background a must.
• Experience leading production teams (30+ people).
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems, safety programs, and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment through accident prevention, investigations, and compliance with safety rules.
• Monitor and report daily production performance and deviations.
• Coordinate resources to resolve issues, improve processes, and meet customer needs.
• Identify training needs and implement programs to enhance workforce capability.
• Manage attendance, overtime, vacations, and permissions per company policies.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, EBS, and 5S methodologies.
• Maintain inventory control, reduce WIP, and optimize material flow.
• Support departmental goals with performance monitoring and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper handling of non-conforming materials and traceability.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee lifecycle processes.
• Monitor equipment and initiate maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Promote Eaton values, ethics, and quality policies within the team.
• Coach and motivate employees to achieve high performance and engagement.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Team supervision

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of the production plan.

This role ensures the achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Culture (SQDCI) targets within the assigned area, driving team performance through effective supervision, problem-solving, and adherence to standard work.

The position plays a key role in maintaining operational stability by coordinating resources, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork aligned with Eaton’s Culture: Win Together, Act Boldly, and Think Big.

Job Responsibilities

• A. Promote and maintain a safe work environment by fostering a culture of accident prevention, conducting investigations, ensuring equipment safety, and enforcing compliance with safety rules; identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the assigned area.
• B. Monitor and report daily production performance, ensuring accurate communication of results and deviations.
• C. Coordinate and effectively utilize resources to resolve manufacturing issues, improve processes, and meet internal and external customer requirements.
• D. Identify training needs and ensure effective implementation of training programs to enhance workforce capability and performance.
• E. Administer workforce activities including attendance, punctuality, overtime, vacations, and permissions, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• F. Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives by applying Eaton Business System (EBS) tools, including Lean Manufacturing, Eaton Lean System (ELS), and 5S methodologies.
• G. Maintain accurate inventory control and reporting, while driving actions to reduce work-in-progress (WIP), improve material flow, and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• H. Support the establishment and achievement of departmental goals; monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• I. Ensure proper identification, segregation, and control of non-conforming materials within the production area.
• J. Partner with Human Resources in employee lifecycle processes, including selection, development, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations, in compliance with Eaton policies.
• K. Monitor machinery, equipment, and facilities, initiating maintenance actions as needed to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• L. Promote and reinforce Eaton’s values, ethics, and quality policies within the team, ensuring alignment with company vision.
• M. Motivate, coach, and engage employees to achieve high levels of performance, quality, and satisfaction, leveraging recognition programs to drive engagement and retention.
• N. Ensure accurate and timely completion of all production and quality documentation (e.g., TPMs, checklists, control charts), maintaining traceability and audit readiness #LI-DG2

Qualifications

Education level required

• Engineering degree or related field is required.

Years and area of experience required

• Min 3 years of experience as a production supervisor.

Technical knowledge

• Quality systems (ISO standards, audits, electrical compliance, EQMS), Management systems, Participate in and demonstrate positive attitude towards Continuous Improvement Projects, RIE, Value stream mapping and other Continuous improvement activities, Health and safety programs.
• Intermediate-advanced English
• Manufacturing background is a must
• Experience leading production teams. Min 30 people including team leaders

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.