Superintendente de Produccion

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Agua Prieta; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager in Mexico to plan, coordinate, and direct production operations, ensuring schedules, quality, safety, and cost objectives are met.

The role focuses on efficient resource use and continuous improvement across manufacturing lines. The candidate will lead supervisors, coordinate across departments, and drive Lean initiatives such as Kaizen and 5S while managing KPI-driven performance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Leadership experience: at least 3 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct production operations to meet schedules.
• Lead production supervisors and team leaders; allocate workforce.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality to reduce defects and waste.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Present operational performance results to Production Management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Intermediate English

ERP proficiency

Production analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Production analysis tools

Job description

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.
• 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.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.