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Jefe de producción (Ensamble)

Country/Region:  MX
Location: 

Santa Rosa Jauregui, Querétaro, MX, 76220

Req ID 88615 | Frenos - Santa Rosa de Jauregui, Mexico, Frenos y Mecanismos, S. de R.L. de C.V.

  

Job Description

About the team:
ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. Whether it is a passenger car or commercial vehicle – the chassis plays a central role in safety, comfort and dynamics. ZF not only develops the essential components such as steering, braking or damping systems, the group also links all systems on board which are involved in longitudinal, lateral or vertical acceleration. This ensures a pleasantly relaxed driving experience without rough strokes – no matter whether occupants drive for themselves or are being driven autonomously. We are looking to hire a Production Chief (Assembly) to join our team at Santa Rosa, Querétaro.
 


What you can look forward as Production Chief (Assembly):

  • Lead and execute production plans aligned with MPS, ensuring daily schedule adherence and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, and New Programs to ensure operational continuity.
  • Perform root cause analysis for internal/external quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Plan and support preventive and corrective maintenance, minimizing unplanned downtime.
  • Manage line planning for production launches and engineering changes, ensuring smooth implementation.
  • Monitor and optimize production KPIs (OEE, scrap, downtime, on-time delivery) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Control operational costs, manage budgets, and implement cost reduction strategies to improve productivity.
  • Conduct and analyze internal audits (LPA, 5S, process audits) and lead action plans for compliance and performance improvement.

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Your profile as Production Chief (Assembly):

  • Education – Industrial Engineering, MechatronicsSpecific experience
  • 3+ years in a similar position
  • Experience managing people  2+ years
  • English – Conversational (for reporting meetings)
  • Position on a fixed shift, but requires availability to rotate shifts occasionally based on operational needsProblem-solving skills (Six Sigma, Yellow Belt desirable)
  • Experience with ERP systems (QAD is a plus)

 

 

Why to choose ZF at Santa Rosa?:

  • Benefits above the law

 

Be part of our ZF team as Jefe de producción (Ensamble) and apply now!

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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