Director, Industrial Engineering Manufacturing

Location:- Queretaro - Querétaro, Mexico - 501/502 Avenida Indust Minera- Job Family:- Manufacturing- Worker Type Reference:- Regular - Permanent- Pay Rate Type:- Salary- Career Level:- M4- Job ID:- R- **Description & Requirements**:- Job Description-**Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive**- We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment** About the Role**:- The position of Global Ops Excellence - Harman Production System is responsible for the Continuous Improvement Process Design, tracking compliance and performance, planning, updating, and coaching Core CI Elements, and following-up CI deployment to ensure timely, cost effective countermeasures, for driving strategy, standardization (One Goal), and best practices across all HARMAN operations. The role is responsible to define and ensure alignment to Global Standards.- The role needs to understand processes outside of manufacturing such as Material Systems, Design, Procurement, Logistics, Program Management, Configuration Management, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. The role will lead to the development, implementation and administering of the HPS-Model in order to improve manufacturing operations as well as transactional processes across all regions. The role is responsible to participate and drive Cost reduction projects (PACE25) using Innovation in all the projects and improvements.- Direct reports include global site HPS leaders and their supporting teams.- Work in a cross-functional, matrixed organization to drive change and consensus.**What You Will Do**:- Lead the HPS Leaders and Organization and interact directly with high-level executives both internally and externally.- Set the strategic direction and roadmap for the HPS teams worldwide and execute on critical projects.- Provide strategic direction and mentoring to Site HPS Managers/Leaders- Keep the HPS-Model up to date to meet business needs and improve competiveness and profitability today and in future- Set-up and enforce standardization of HPS related methods, processes, procedures and tools across all regions (i.e. Standardized Work including the development of Work Balance, STW Chart, Work Combination Table etc.)- Plan, initiate and execute HPS Leadership workshops across all regions to set a common mindset and approach globally- Plan and execute HPS maturity assessments/audits in all regions- Link Process Design, Problem Solving, Knowledge Sharing, and Servant/Teaching Leadership in a coherent strategy to determine the need for improvement- Identify, moderate, and assist cost/productivity improvement workshops in close cooperation with the production site leaders in all regions- Plan, collect and track manufacturing cost improvement savings globally- Establish and utilize a proper “common SharePoint” to share CI development, best practices, materials, and follow-up globally- Collaborating with manufacturing organization to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of manufacturing through advanced methodologies and processes.- Attracting, leading, coaching, developing and retaining high-performance/competence HPS management team with an emphasis on developing capacity in working across boundary and get things done to accomplish company goals and objectives.- Providing effective and inspiring leadership in development on inter-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining culture and supporting staff during organizational changes.- Work in a matrixed organization to drive standardization and best practices globally in HARMAN operations- Develop and design a best-in-class lean continuous improvement culture based on HPS understanding, industry experience and insights into future direction-- **What You Need to Be Successful**:- Integrity.- Innovation.- Inclusion.- Teamwork & Respect.- Excellence.- Engineering Career. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant course of study.- Minimum 10 years of Continuous Improvement experience with deep knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts (TPS)- Problem Solving skills.-- **What Makes You Eligible**:- Willingness to travel.- Willingness to work in an office.- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.** What We Offer**- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University- Competitive wellness benefits- Tuition reimbursement- “Be Brilliant” em