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 Finan

📌 Head of Production (San Luis Potosí)
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📍 San Luis Potosí