Head of Production

Job Description

Position Mission

The Head of Production is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing operations to ensure the achievement of business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and profitability. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the production organization, ensuring the efficient utilization of people, equipment, materials, and manufacturing capacity while consistently meeting internal and external customer expectations.

The role drives operational excellence through the development and execution of production strategies, continuous improvement initiatives, capital investment projects, and workforce development programs. The Head of Production fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring sustainable business growth, operational competitiveness, and world-class manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, manage, and coordinate all production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
- Translate the plant's production strategy into actionable plans and drive flawless execution across all manufacturing areas.
- Develop and execute operational plans related to capacity expansion, productivity improvement, workforce planning, and resource optimization.
- Ensure achievement of production, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity targets while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Drive operational excellence through the implementation of lean manufacturing, CBS methodologies, productivity initiatives, and best practices.
- Lead continuous improvement programs focused on waste elimination, process stability, quality enhancement, and cost reduction.
- Identify, justify, prioritize, and manage capital investments, automation initiatives, and manufacturing technology upgrades.
- Collaborate with Business Area , Sector, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
- Lead and participate in general, regional,



and local cross-functional projects to improve manufacturing performance and competitiveness.
- Establish performance metrics and monitor KPIs to ensure sustainable operational improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, coach, develop, and engage production teams, promoting a high-performance culture and ensuring succession planning for key positions.
- Foster innovation and benchmark manufacturing best practices to continuously improve operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE* (Minimum)

Education / Certification

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Professional Experience

(Variety of Functions, Business Exposure, General Management Experience)

- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and production operations.
- Cross-functional experience in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, or Continental Business System (CBS) is preferred.

Project and/or Process Experience

- Strong experience in rubber, plastics, or industrial manufacturing processes.
- Proven track record in process optimization, productivity improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

Leadership Experience

- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with direct responsibility for people, performance, and operational results.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams in a manufacturing environment.

Intercultural / International Experience

- Experience collaborating with international teams and stakeholders in a global manufacturing environment.




- Fluency in both Spanish and English is mandatory.
- Ability to work effectively across cultures and organizational boundaries.

Additional Information

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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