Production Leader/IPU Welding

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This position reports to:

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Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure efficient and cost-effective production results. Each day, you will be responsible to meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes (quantity, quality, budgeted costs, and proper productivity level). You will also showcase your expertise by developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.

The work model for the role is: #LI-OnSite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Preparing annual production budget, overseeing progress, and determining actions to cost issues as necessary to manage operations within the budget and resources.
• Developing and executing plans to reduce non-value-added costs, increase revenues, and delight customers by delivering products on time with high factory and supplier yields and decreasing product field failure rates.
• Ensuring that Four Quadrants (4Q) program training and methods are implemented in the organization.
• Providing support as required, during customer visits to explain the capabilities of the manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing operations, preferably with experience launching or scaling new facilities.
• Proven expertise in welding, assembly, or metal fabrication processes.
• Strong background in safety management and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams in fast-paced, startup environments.
• Ability to travel for extended periods (4-6 weeks) for training and cross-site learning (Valid passport and US visa required).
• Fluent in English and Spanish; technical proficiency in production systems/SAP preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and interpersonal skills.

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