Superintendente de Produccion

MWC de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Agua Prieta; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) in Agua Prieta, Sonora is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production schedules, manage supervisors, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing lines. You will coordinate resources, ensure quality and safety, and lead lean initiatives to meet performance targets.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with ERP and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Leadership experience managing supervisory teams and production personnel.
• Language: Intermediate English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Coordinate operations across different manufacturing areas and lines.
• Lead production supervisors and allocate workforce as needed.
• Promote Lean manufacturing, Kaizen and 5S; drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Time and motion studies

WIP inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering

Related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Summary Overall Position Objective Plan, coordinate, direct, and control production operations, ensuring compliance with manufacturing schedules, quality standards, productivity, safety, and cost objectives established by the organization. This includes the efficient management of human, material, and technological resources to ensure operational continuity and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Production Management

• Ensure compliance with daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Coordinate operations across different manufacturing areas and production lines.
• Ensure the efficient utilization of machinery, equipment, materials, and labor.
• Monitor production performance indicators and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure achievement of efficiency and productivity targets.

Personnel Management

• Lead and develop the team of production supervisors and team leaders.
• Ensure proper workforce allocation based on operational requirements.
• Evaluate employee performance and establish development plans.
• Promote a positive work environment, operational discipline, and teamwork.
• Participate in talent identification and succession planning.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Work closely with the Quality Department to reduce defects and waste.
• Promote continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.

Safety and Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with industrial safety policies.
• Promote an accident prevention culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations and follow up on corrective actions.

Operational Control and Monitoring

• Analyze key performance indicator (KPI) results.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment availability.
• Work closely with Materials and Planning to prevent production disruptions.
• Present operational performance results to Production Management.
• Identify operational risks and develop contingency plans.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• IndicatorObjectiveProduction Plan AttainmentMeet established production schedules.
• Production EfficiencyOptimize production line performance.
• ProductivityMaximize units produced per hour.
• Scrap / WasteReduce material losses.
• Quality (PPM / Defects)Reduce manufacturing defects.
• AbsenteeismMaintain controlled absenteeism levels.
• Employee TurnoverReduce operational workforce turnover.
• Accident RateMaintain safe operations.
• Overtime HoursOptimize the use of overtime.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 to 7 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience managing supervisory teams and production personnel.
• Preferred Industry Experience: Automotive industry, wire harness manufacturing, or assembly processes.
• Language: Intermediate English preferred.

Systems

• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and production analysis tools.

Technical Knowledge

• Lean Manufacturing.
• Production line balancing.
• Time and motion studies.
• Capacity studies and workload analysis.
• Work-in-Process (WIP) inventory control.
• Automotive quality management systems (IATF 16949).

Core Tools

• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.

Problem-solving methodologies

• 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa.

Performance indicators

• OEE, efficiency, and productivity.

Union Management

• Management of unionized and non-unionized employees, as applicable.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.