Jefe de Procesos y Mejora Continua

Are you passionate about enhancing engineering processes, improving efficiency, and driving innovation? Join the team at Birdman as a Processes and Continuous Improvement Lead**The Company**Birdman is a leading plant-based food and supplements company based in Mexico. We are dedicated to promoting healthier and more sustainable lifestyles through our delicious and nutritious products. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking a skilled Coordinator of Engineering to join our team and help streamline our processes.**The Role****Responsibilities**- Design and optimize production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and alignment with business objectives.- Conduct time and motion studies to balance workloads, minimize idle time, and increase productivity.- Plan, coordinate, and execute expansion, automation, and process improvement projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.- Optimize the use of materials, energy, and labor, implementing cost-reduction strategies to improve profitability.- Develop and oversee standardized procedures to improve product quality and minimize defects.- Ensure the proper operation of key equipment, including mixing, encapsulation, filling, sealing, and labeling machinery, recommending improvements and preventive maintenance.- Ensure compliance with national and international regulations (e.g., FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, NOMs, GMP, ISO 45001) and promote a safety-first culture.- Evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and production reports to identify areas for improvement and make strategic decisions.- Collaborate with operations, production, quality, and maintenance teams to align strategies and enhance manufacturing efficiency.- Train and mentor the Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and EHS teams in best manufacturing practices and continuous improvement.- Analyze workflow and remove bottlenecks to improve efficiency and reduce waiting times.- Implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact, such as energy savings, waste optimization, and efficient resource utilization.- Assess new technologies and industry best practices to modernize production processes and increase the company’s competitiveness.- Actively participate in the implementation of corrective and continuous improvement actions to comply with quality management and food safety standards.**Requirements**:- Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.- Experience:- Minimum 3 years in engineering coordination or leadership roles.- At least 3 years in the food, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industry.- Strong experience in project management, production process design, and continuous improvement.- Technical Skills:- Expertise in process design and improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.- Advanced knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).- Strong skills in time and motion analysis for resource optimization.- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ERP systems, MS Project, Asana, Power BI, and advanced Excel.- Experience with quality and safety management systems, including relevant certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or FSSC 22000.- Familiarity with food, pharmaceutical, or supplement manufacturing regulations to ensure compliance.- Hands-on experience with encapsulation, mixing, filling, sealing, and labeling equipment.Desirable Requirements- +5 years of experience in the food, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industry.- Experience managing engineering and process improvement teams.- Proven success in automation and industrial innovation projects.- Experience leading facility expansion or restructuring projects.