Shift Operations Manager

Responsible for leading shift operations in manufacturing, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards while driving continuous improvement, productivity, and cost efficiency through SIS methodology.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead manufacturing strategies to achieve plant KPIs (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Productivity).

• Identify and eliminate losses and waste using data analysis and continuous improvement tools (SIS, root cause analysis, 5 Whys).

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a strong safety culture.

• Optimize production flow by eliminating bottlenecks and ensuring continuity of operations.

• Drive quality performance through implementation of QA systems, standards, and corrective actions.

• Manage cost deployment initiatives to reduce manufacturing expenses and improve efficiency.

• Develop and coach teams, strengthening technical and leadership capabilities.

• Ensure high employee engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee proper implementation of maintenance strategies to maximize equipment efficiency (OEE).

• Collaborate cross-functionally (Engineering, Quality, HR, Finance, Supply Chain) to achieve operational goals.

• Support environmental initiatives and compliance with ISO systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, etc.).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing operations.

• Strong knowledge of production systems, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.

• Intermediate English level (able to maintain conversations).

• Strong leadership, communication, and results orientation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive industry.

• Master’s degree in Productivity, Operations, or related field.

• Experience with World Class Manufacturing / SIS methodology.

• Knowledge of systems such as Microsoft Office, CATIA, AMPS, KPT, and manufacturing tools.

• Strong background in cost deployment, quality systems, and lean manufacturing.

• Proven experience developing high-performance teams and driving engagement initiatives.