Production Manager

Location: Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico (100% on site)

Company: Automotive/ Manufacturing

Your role and responsibilities:

· This position has primary responsibility for production operations, integration of new product development and setting high standards for productivity improvements. The Production Manager will provide leadership to an operations team of supervisors, technical staff, and production team members to deliver world class business results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

· Establishes and manages departmental budget and assists in the development of specific short- and long-range plans and goals. Develops methods of improvements in current production practices to promote efficiency and lower costs.

· Coach/mentor for Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, and Process Techs & Leads. Develop a pipeline of talent to meet the future needs of the business.

· Coordinates the activities of the production group to best utilize personnel. Provides training for departmental personnel and assists in the selection of employees. Authorizes overtime and conducts performance evaluations.

· Work collaboratively with supply chain, purchasing and other production departments to reach business goals.

· Key team member integrated with New Product Development Team & responsible for smooth production launches.

· Direct the production of component parts and products efficiently within established specifications for quality and volume with an emphasis on employee safety.

· Reviews and recommends changes to master production schedule to best enhance productivity and assists in the development of long range goals and objectives.

· Coordinates studies and projects for improvements in processes, equipment, and cost reductions.

Qualifications for the role:

· Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or Business.

· Minimum of 10 years' experience in manufacturing management of specified area, including manufacturing engineering, lean methods and processes, supervision and/or sourcing of components/products used in area of responsibility.

· Proven leadership performance with solid technical leadership and familiarity of systems

· Strategic thinker with the ability to be hands-on in the operation.

What makes you a good fit:

· A seasoned and knowledgeable manufacturing background who has led in manufacturing production environments. Has built cultures based on continuous improvement, benchmarking and employee engagement.

· Prefer experience and background in welding, paint and/or assembly operations.

· Previous shop floor and/or technical leadership/supervisory experience.

· Strong project management and problem-solving skills required.

· Lean and/or Six Sigma certification a plus.

· Excellent organizational and communication skills.