Production Assistant Manager

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Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries. Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges. Daimler Truck, a leading and pioneering group worldwide in the automotive industry with more than 120 years and presence in more than 200 countries. In Mexico it has the divisions of: Daimler Truck, Daimler Truck Buses and Daimler Truck Financial Services. In our people, we can reflect our corporate values: Our customers success is our success, moving at the speed of right, one team best team, and we are looking for highly committed individuals to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges. Objective of the position: The Production Assistant Manager is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations at Spark Plant to ensure safe, on-time, and defect-free delivery of parts to Daimler Truck production plants. This position supports operational excellence by driving production performance, strengthening leadership coverage across all shifts, developing high-performance teams, and promoting continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and IMS/ERP systems utilization. The role also ensures alignment with SQDCM targets while fostering accountability, teamwork, and customer-focused execution Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded): 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management, preferably in automotive or heavy industry. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Production planning and scheduling IMS / ERP systems management Root cause analysis and corrective actions SQDCM performance management KPI tracking and operational reporting Multi-shift manufacturing operations management Cost reduction and productivity improvement Safety and compliance management Manufacturing process knwledge English level:B2-C1 Spanish: C1 Soft Skills: -Analysis and problem solving -Decision making -Effective communication -Planning and organization -Project management - -Strategic thinking Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, challenging environment Academic Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field (Master's preferred). At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose "We work for all who keep the world moving". This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That's why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact. We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group. Main Functions: Production Leadership Manage day-to-day production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery/equipment/materials, cost, and moral targets. Ensure all processes and operations comply with Daimler Truck standards and IMS requirements. Use IMS/ERP systems to plan, schedule, and monitor production to meet customer demand. Quality & Delivery Drive a culture of zero defects and ensure timely delivery of products. Partner with Quality/ Engineering, materials, and maintenance teams to resolve non-conformities quickly and effectively. Ensure root-cause analysis and preventive actions are implemented. Continuous Improvement Lead Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and problem-solving initiatives across the shop floor. Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency-improvement projects. Foster a culture of operational excellence and accountability. Team Development Build, coach, and motivate a high-performance production team. Promote teamwork, collaboration, and open communication. Identify training needs and support the growth of supervisors and operators. Safety & Compliance Ensure a safe working environment and promote adherence to Safety standards. Drive risk identification, reporting, and corrective actions. #Trucks Work Location Opportunity Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our appr

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