- Own a high-impact manufacturing operation.

- Lead teams and drive operational excellence.

About Our Client An international company in the industrial and manufacturing sector located in Tijuana.

- Lead all manufacturing activities within an Autonomous Production Unit, ensuring the achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.

- Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on improving OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, scrap reduction, and overall plant performance.

- Promote a strong safety environment and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

- Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to achieve operational objectives.

- Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen methodologies to improve processes and reduce operational costs.

- Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis activities to address production and quality challenges.

- Manage departmental budgets, labor utilization, productivity metrics, and operational expenses.

- Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors, team leaders, and production personnel.

- Support customer satisfaction initiatives by ensuring on-time delivery, quality compliance, and successful audit performance.

- Identify and execute strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth.

The Successful Applicant





Non-Negotiable Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

- 8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in roles such as APU Manager, Business Unit Manager, Senior Production Manager, Operations Manager, or equivalent.

- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).

- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

- Strong experience managing high-volume manufacturing operations and driving performance through KPIs.

- Proven track record implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and Operational Excellence methodologies.

- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor costs, and productivity metrics.

- Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.

- Excellent communication, leadership, decision-making, and change management skills.

- Advanced English proficiency preferred.

What's on Offer

- Competitive annual salary ranging.

- Comprehensive benefits package.

- Permanent employment in Tijuana.

Interested professionals are encouraged to apply to become part of this exciting role.

Contact: Natalia Cisneros

Quote job ref: JN-072026-7073516

📌 Autonomous Production Unit (APU) Manager (Tijuana)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Tijuana