Posted 1w ago

Production Supervisor

@ Panasonic Avionics
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Supervise production, Coach operators, Monitor KPIs
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; 3+ years manufacturing experience; supervisory experience; knowledge of Lean tools; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma
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Job Description
Resumen:
This role leads production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilidades:

Mains Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery goals.
  • Lead, coach, and develop production operators and team leaders.
  • Monitor production performance metrics (KPIs) such as efficiency, scrap, downtime, and productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen).
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics) to resolve production issues.
  • Manage staffing levels, shift schedules, and overtime as required.
  • Ensure proper use of materials, equipment, and resources to optimize costs.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate production records and reports.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production systems.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma is a plus).
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Leadership and team management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Strong communication skills
  • Results-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Conflict resolution and employee engagement

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing plant environment
  • May require standing for long periods
  • Ability to work different shifts as needed

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Production output vs. plan
  • Scrap and rework rates
  • Downtime reduction
  • Safety incidents
  • Labor efficiency