Manufacturing Project Manager

The Project Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing investment projects from concept through successful industrialization, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cost, and timing objectives. This position drives the implementation of new production technologies, automation, plant expansions, infrastructure improvements, and manufacturing process optimization while coordinating multidisciplinary teams across local and general organizations.

The role serves as the primary interface between Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, ESH, Purchasing, Finance, Controlling, and Global Engineering to ensure projects are delivered according to company standards and strategic objective

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or project management.

- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and Industrialization timing plan milestones

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

- Upper‑Intermediate English (B1) required for daily communication, documentation, and cross‑functional coordination

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

- Lead manufacturing CAPEX and automation projects.

- Manage project schedules, budgets, and risks.

- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and equipment suppliers.

- Develop technical specifications and support supplier selection.

- Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and production handover.

- Drive manufacturing process improvements and industrialization initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company engineering standards.

- Leadership

- Analytical thinking





- Change management

- Complex problem-solving

- Results orientation

Job ID

REF1065F

Field of work

Engineering

Job flexibility

Onsite

Location

San Luis Potosí City, Mexico

Leadership level

Leading People

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📌 Manufacturing Project Manager (San Luis Potosí)
🏢 ContiTech
📍 San Luis Potosí