Location: Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico (On-site) Reports to: Plant Manager Function: Continuous Improvement Overview:You will promote a culture of Operational Excellence, as well as the development of strategies that contribute to sustainably improving OEE and GCC. Lead the optimization of processes and systems through the plant’s OEX team with a Lean approach focused on eliminating non-value-added activities.What You’ll Do (Impact Areas):<ul><li>Identify OEE/GCC improvement opportunities through data analytics, benchmarking against the best local, regional, and global performance.</li><li>Define the plant’s 3-year breakthrough objectives and break them down into 1-year targets.</li><li>Create an action plan to improve CMS 2.0 maturity level, ensuring impact on the Operational Excellence culture.</li><li>Develop a roadmap for projects focused on OEE and GCC improvement through Lean projects, digitalization, or data-driven initiatives, integrating regional strategic initiatives and resource requirements for implementation.</li><li>Identify opportunities for Kaizen based on deviations from targets and findings from Gemba walks and create a plan to execute workshops for priority issues involving key personnel (Leaders, Supervisors, and Operators).</li><li>Identify gaps in methodologies and tools and plan their implementation for problem solving.</li><li>Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives in the plant and workshops on critical opportunities and involve key personnel, while promoting their transition to lead these workshops with close support to ensure success.</li><li>Execute, promote, and guide planned and focused Gemba Walks, listening to employees about problems and suggestions and taking action accordingly.</li><li>Ensure project progress on time and in full, escalate risks, update changes, and secure achievement of objectives.</li><li>Share and promote best practices across other areas of the same plant and with other plants on a monthly basis. Advise Plant Manager and Area Heads on key decisions to anticipate monthly and annual results.</li><li>Guide and advise leaders (managers, heads, supervisors) on the Daily Management System, from agenda creation to action-taking and effectiveness validation. Provide guidance on the correct use of tools, systems, and the CMS 2.0 (OEX) model.</li><li>Determine training needs for leaders and operators to improve management and results and design an annual training plan.</li><li>Promote the empowerment of operational personnel to use tools and systems to implement improvements.</li><li>Lead the implementation and adoption of the OEX recognition system to acknowledge individuals and/or teams with the best results in improving performance and behaviors through their leaders.</li></ul>What You Bring (Qualifications):<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing or related fields.</li><li>8+ years’ experience with advanced Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools, as well as leading high-impact and complex projects to improve efficiency.</li><li>Bilingual Spanish/English (conversational English 80%)</li><li>Expert in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.</li><li>Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem-solving, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, Gemba Coaching, High-Performance Teams, and EGE. Proficient in TPM, Gap Analysis, and Industrial Engineering.</li><li>Familiar with manufacturing system principles, as well as plant operational and transactional processes.</li><li>A portfolio of campaigns/content that moved reputation or business outcomes.</li></ul>Our Commitment to You:Join a team building a modern, high-impact communications function. You’ll shape how the Clarios story is told in LATAM, work closely with global leaders, and grow in a culture that values inclusion, learning, and innovation.#LI-EA1About Clarios: Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information <a href="https://presse.ftp-mtm.com/Clarios/Clarios_Overview_2024_03_20.pdf">here</a> (PDF).  To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. 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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

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Manager, Operational Excellence (OEX)

Location: Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico (On-site) Reports to: Plant Manager Function: Continuous Improvement Overview:You will promote a culture of Operational Excellence, as well as the development of strategies that contribute to sustainably improving OEE and GCC. Lead the optimization of processes and systems through the plant’s OEX team with a Lean approach focused on eliminating non-value-added activities.What You’ll Do (Impact Areas):<ul><li>Identify OEE/GCC improvement opportunities through data analytics, benchmarking against the best local, regional, and global performance.</li><li>Define the plant’s 3-year breakthrough objectives and break them down into 1-year targets.</li><li>Create an action plan to improve CMS 2.0 maturity level, ensuring impact on the Operational Excellence culture.</li><li>Develop a roadmap for projects focused on OEE and GCC improvement through Lean projects, digitalization, or data-driven initiatives, integrating regional strategic initiatives and resource requirements for implementation.</li><li>Identify opportunities for Kaizen based on deviations from targets and findings from Gemba walks and create a plan to execute workshops for priority issues involving key personnel (Leaders, Supervisors, and Operators).</li><li>Identify gaps in methodologies and tools and plan their implementation for problem solving.</li><li>Lead the implementation of strategic initiatives in the plant and workshops on critical opportunities and involve key personnel, while promoting their transition to lead these workshops with close support to ensure success.</li><li>Execute, promote, and guide planned and focused Gemba Walks, listening to employees about problems and suggestions and taking action accordingly.</li><li>Ensure project progress on time and in full, escalate risks, update changes, and secure achievement of objectives.</li><li>Share and promote best practices across other areas of the same plant and with other plants on a monthly basis. Advise Plant Manager and Area Heads on key decisions to anticipate monthly and annual results.</li><li>Guide and advise leaders (managers, heads, supervisors) on the Daily Management System, from agenda creation to action-taking and effectiveness validation. Provide guidance on the correct use of tools, systems, and the CMS 2.0 (OEX) model.</li><li>Determine training needs for leaders and operators to improve management and results and design an annual training plan.</li><li>Promote the empowerment of operational personnel to use tools and systems to implement improvements.</li><li>Lead the implementation and adoption of the OEX recognition system to acknowledge individuals and/or teams with the best results in improving performance and behaviors through their leaders.</li></ul>What You Bring (Qualifications):<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing or related fields.</li><li>8+ years’ experience with advanced Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools, as well as leading high-impact and complex projects to improve efficiency.</li><li>Bilingual Spanish/English (conversational English 80%)</li><li>Expert in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.</li><li>Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem-solving, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, Gemba Coaching, High-Performance Teams, and EGE. Proficient in TPM, Gap Analysis, and Industrial Engineering.</li><li>Familiar with manufacturing system principles, as well as plant operational and transactional processes.</li><li>A portfolio of campaigns/content that moved reputation or business outcomes.</li></ul>Our Commitment to You:Join a team building a modern, high-impact communications function. You’ll shape how the Clarios story is told in LATAM, work closely with global leaders, and grow in a culture that values inclusion, learning, and innovation.#LI-EA1About Clarios: Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information <a href="https://presse.ftp-mtm.com/Clarios/Clarios_Overview_2024_03_20.pdf">here</a> (PDF).&nbsp; To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. 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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

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