Overview
Project Manager, Manufacturing Jobs in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico at Joyson Safety Systems
Title: Project Manager, Manufacturing
Company: Joyson Safety Systems
Location: Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
Together We Saves Lives by Innovation!
The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration and innovation to provide quality and service excellence for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 50,000 employees in 25 countries.
Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future. We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Our talented team is hard working and dedicated to keeping people safe. We promote a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and work with colleagues around the world. As our operations continue to expand, we are always on the lookout for top talent to join our winning team.
Role Summary (Role Context)
Responsible for leading and managing end-to-end acquisition projects for new model introductions. This role ensures flawless execution by aligning all project phases with internal plant processes and global corporate procedures.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Align projects with the corporate vision, driving the development and standardization of tools and processes across all departments.
- Coordinate and actively participate in internal and external work meetings to track and monitor project development.
- Monitor internal and customer events, ensuring the follow-up and closure of open action items with the responsible departments.
- Lead level 2 and 3 project tracking and status meetings for every ongoing program, driving all open action items to closure.
- Conduct risk analyses based on the consolidation and assessment of current project timelines and schedules.
- Track performance against established objectives, evaluating and analyzing results to implement corrective actions and adapt processes, documents, and protocols based on lessons learned.
- Manage the Regional ME system, taking responsibility for the follow-up and compliance of related audits.
- Oversee the department's budget and conduct internal audits with department managers to ensure the proper and efficient allocation of resources.
- Maintain strict control over the department's internal budget.
- Manage high-level projects involving critical capital expenditure (CapEx) or financial allocation situations.
- Provide strategic support in supplier negotiations during high-risk or critical situations.
Position Relation:
This position reports to: Director, Region Manufacturing Engineering
Education & Experience：
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. (Desirable: Specialization or Master's degree in Project Management / Business Administration).
- Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the manufacturing or automotive industry, managing new model launches and robust budgets.
- Certifications (Desirable): PMP (Project Management Professional).
- Languages: Advanced English proficiency.
Skills& Core Competencies:
- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
- Strategic thinking and strong risk analysis capabilities.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Results-oriented.
Specific Requirements / Specific Conditions of Employment:
Availability to travel
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
