Production Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
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This position reports to:
Business Manager - Operations__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure efficient and cost-effective production results. Each day, you will be responsible to meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes (quantity, quality, budgeted costs, and proper productivity level). You will also showcase your expertise by developing programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite
This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division focused on LV Products in San Luis Potosí, México.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Overseeing daily production across LV MNS lines, ensuring on-time delivery, quality compliance, and budget adherence.
- Directly leading 400+ hourly operators; builds high-performing, skilled, and engaged teams.
- Driving measurable productivity improvements through lean manufacturing and operational excellence methodologies.
- Preparing and managing annual production budget; identifies and acts on cost reduction opportunities.
- Managing relationships with internal business stakeholders and external partners including subcontractors and customers.
- Supporting Sales during customer visits to demonstrate manufacturing capabilities.
- Ensuring full HSE compliance and promotes a zero-incident culture across all shifts.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Minimum 8+ years in production management, manufacturing operations, or similar leadership roles.
- Proven track record of delivering measurable productivity improvements (cost reduction, cycle time, yield enhancement) in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies. Black Belt preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing large hourly workforces (400+ operators minimum).
- Strong command of production KPIs and manufacturing metrics (output, downtime, scrap, labor efficiency).
- Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Retirement plan
- Accident Insurance
- Wellbeing program
- Dental insurance
- Flex days
- Development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)
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