About this role
Req ID 84027 | Toluca, Mexico, ZF Chassis Technology S.A. de C.V.
At ZF you are part of something greater! You contribute to a more efficient and greener tomorrow. You will be part of a dynamic, international organization and will produce high quality products in a safe, clean and flexible work environment.
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 Continuous Improovement Leader to join our team at Toluca.
What you can look forward as Continuous Improovement Leader:
- Primarily responsible for planning, training and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, techniques, & methodologies for the most efficient utilization of labor, material, & capital of the site.
- Directly support assembly & manufacturing operations to increase safety & efficiency & target higher profitability through the development & application of a Lean Roadmap /Ensure through harmonized training methods that consistent standards for assembly & manufacturing processes are practiced.
- Coordinate, schedule, & execute Lean methodologies & Kaizen activities within the site to identify & reduce waste, utilizing such methods as 5S, TPM, Line Balancing, Standardized Work, SMED, & other lean manufacturing principles
- Train all production related employees & management in the basic principles of the companies Production Systems; ensure that production related management participate in at least one workshop annually.
- Develop Value Streams & perform Lean assessments for business unit including domain functions; document & analyze current processes including deduction of optimization approaches.
- Create site-related goals to assist in achieving business targets; analyze gaps & formulate opportunities to improve processes /Supervise staff. Develop a pool of subject matter experts through training & application of workshops/ Understand and comply with TS 16949, ISO 14000 & ISO 45001 requirements.
- Responsible of Saving´s KPI´´s, follow up and execution
- Responsible Six sigma and training proyects
Your profile as Continuous Improovement Leader:
- Engineering degree
- Green belt necesary (Certificate of Training is acceptable)
- Nice to have black belt
- 3 years experience minimum in the same position (coordination level) in automotive business
- Lean methodology fully application and knowledge of VSL, TPM, 5S, kaizen
- Experience leading audits
- Proficient conversational English
- Power BI nice to have / Nice to have SAP
¿Why to choose ZF at Toluca?:
- Benefits above the law
Be part of our ZF team as Principal Specialist ZF Production System and apply now!
Other facts
About ZF Group
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.
With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal year 2024. The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.
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What you'll do
- The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for planning, training, and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize labor, material, and capital utilization. They will support assembly and manufacturing operations to enhance safety and efficiency while targeting higher profitability through a Lean Roadmap.
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