Production manager

Production manager - querétaro
*department*: production
*reports to*: plant manager
*schedule*: monday to friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
*position objective*:
lead and optimize production operations in an automotive plant (tier 1/tier 2), ensuring compliance with quality, productivity, and safety standards, while driving continuous improvement, people development, and achievement of key performance indicators.
*education*:
- bachelor’s degree in industrial, electrical, electromechanical, mechanical engineering or related field.
*required experience*:
- minimum 10 years in production, including at least 5 years in a management role or 3 years in the same company, preferably within the automotive industry (tier 1/tier 2).
- proven experience leading large production teams.
- solid background in production planning and kpi management.
- must not have held positions above the requested level.
*technical knowledge*:
- automotive manufacturing processes: iatf 16949, iso 9001, internal and external audits.
- production systems: just-in-time (jit), lean manufacturing, kaizen, six sigma.
- process engineering tools: fmea, apqp, ppap, spc, msa.
- production planning and control: line balancing, oee, efficiency, productivity, scrap rate.
- erp systems: sap preferred.
*key skills*:
- strong leadership and ability to build high-performance teams.
- effective communication and analytical thinking.
- results-driven and change management skills.
- ability to perform under pressure.
- strategic vision, organization, and planning.
*languages*:
- advanced english (mandatory).
*availability*:
- willingness to travel occasionally, valid visa and passport.
- preferably based in querétaro.
- in-person interviews prioritized.