Operations Manager

Job Overview: The Operations Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for developing and implementing product manufacturing solutions, optimizing engineering processes, directing technical staff, reducing costs to achieve operational goals and implementing continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Establishes an efficient, reliable and profitable manufacturing process, directing and detecting investments for industrial initiatives and other changes necessary to improve production efficiency levels, quality and operational safety. - Coordinates activities in manufacturing, production and control areas to improve operational effectiveness, using budget, planning capabilities and internal metrics as a basis. Also directs efforts to communicate quality issues with the customer. - Directs and manages the activities of business unit managers and their respective staff. - Responsible for achieving set operational and functional goals. - Develops and trains on-site personnel, ensuring a capable workforce in accordance with the company's status, using established policies in coordination with the human resources department to meet the approved HeadCount per area. - Ensures continuous improvement of technical processes, knowing and understanding the relationship between suppliers and internal customers, managing calibration and preventive maintenance programs, making efficient use of available technology generating evidence of key processes, utilizing information in available systems in order to achieve operational excellence. Experience: Ten years of experience in a similar position within the maquiladora industry, preferably within the automotive industry. Experience in plant start-ups and manufacturing processes (Optional). Six sigma certifications (Green Belt, Black Belt, Shainin, etc) (Required). Experience implementing Six sigma improvements and methodologies in manufacturing processes (Required). Experience applying quality systems (Required). Experience making plans according to budget (Required). Skills: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards.

Location: Juarez, MX

Posted Date: 6/11/2025