Ingeniero de Produccion

The Role

As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for achieving production targets while ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and delivery standards. You will lead production operations, manage resources and teams, and ensure stable, efficient, and safe manufacturing processes aligned with Clarios values.

What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)

• Ensure daily production objectives are met in terms of safety, quality, volume, and delivery time.
• Manage and administer production operations, including manpower, materials, equipment, and processes within the assigned area.
• Enforce compliance with safety procedures such as LOTO, SafeTrack, STOP, Toma 2, and proper PPE usage.
• Lead daily shift start‑up meetings, ensuring clear communication of safety, quality, and operational priorities.
• Stop unsafe conditions or behaviors that could put personnel, equipment, product quality, or facilities at risk.
• Ensure correct identification, segregation, and control of non‑conforming product.
• Audit first‑piece approvals and validate operating conditions before production start‑up.
• Perform SafeTrack observations, provide immediate feedback, and document findings in the system.
• Support the investigation of safety, environmental, or quality incidents and execute the escalation process when required.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) applicable to the area.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, Maintenance, and Payroll to ensure operational continuity.
• Manage workforce activities including shift coverage, vacations, training, certifications, and payroll incidents.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers with zero minutes lost during shift changes.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent achievement of production targets while prioritizing safety and product quality.
• Strong safety culture demonstrated through proactive behavior and strict standard adherence.
• Stable operations with controlled downtime and effective escalation of deviations.
• Engaged and well‑trained teams delivering results through disciplined execution.
• Continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and ethical behavior aligned with Clarios values.
• Safety‑first mindset with the ability to enforce standards without compromise.
• Results orientation and accountability for operational performance.
• Effective communication and team coordination skills.
• Problem‑solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Time management, organization, and adaptability to changing priorities.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Education – Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience – Previous experience as Production Supervisor or in a similar role within automotive, metal‑mechanic, chemical, or manufacturing environments.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Production operations and manufacturing systems management.
• Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kanban, Standard Work, QCO).
• TPM execution and equipment preservation practices.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949.
• ERP and manufacturing systems (SAP, QAD).
• Inventory management and production planning basics.
• Advanced Office tools (especially Excel and reporting).
• English proficiency (approximately 80%).

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work rotating shifts.
• Willingness to relocate if required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non‑discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Ver el correo electrónico en click.appcast.io.