Welding & Assembly Lead — Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Jonathan MFG de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Engineered Solutions is seeking a results-focused production leader with strong welding and metal fabrication expertise. You will supervise 30–50+ shop floor workers, ensure adherence to welding specs, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Applicants should have a degree in engineering, solid experience with MIG/MAG, TIG, and resistance welding, plus ERP familiarity and a track record in Lean initiatives. English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising large production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and AWS specifications.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, line balancing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, or equivalent.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (70–80% minimum).
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production teams of 30 to 50+ employees, including welders, assemblers, machine operators, and line leaders.
• Ensure compliance with production plans, daily output targets, and established delivery schedules.
• Monitor welding and assembly operations to achieve productivity, quality, and efficiency objectives.
• Coordinate production flow, material availability, work-in-process (WIP), and external processing activities.
• Monitor scrap, rework, downtime, and production performance, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, welding specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.

Job description

Jonathan Engineered Solutions is seeking a results-focused production leader with strong welding and metal fabrication expertise. You will supervise 30–50+ shop floor workers, ensure adherence to welding specs, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Applicants should have a degree in engineering, solid experience with MIG/MAG, TIG, and resistance welding, plus ERP familiarity and a track record in Lean initiatives. English proficiency required.