**REK Making Connections is seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement Director in García, Nuevo León** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A leading manufacturing company is looking for: **QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR** **REQUIREMENTS**: * Academic background: Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field. A Master’s degree in Quality, Administration, or an MBA is desirable. * Experience: Minimum 5–8 years in quality and continuous improvement areas, and at least 5 years in a managerial or director-level position. * Desired certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Lean Manufacturing, among others. * Languages: Advanced English (required for multinational companies). **CORE COMPETENCIES:** * Strategic leadership * Analytical thinking * Results orientation * Effective communication * Change management capability **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Design, lead, and implement the organization’s quality and continuous improvement strategy * Ensure compliance with international standards and regulations **Design and implementation of management systems** * Ensure certification and compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, among others. * Supervise the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS). **Leadership in continuous improvement:** * Promote methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, among others. * Develop process optimization projects that generate cost savings, reduce waste, and improve productivity. **Management of key performance indicators (KPIs):** * Establish, monitor, and analyze quality and efficiency KPIs. * Propose corrective and preventive actions to ensure goal achievement. **Internal and external audits:** * Plan and coordinate internal quality audits. * Coordinate responses and follow-up for external and customer audits. **Customer satisfaction:** * Analyze complaints, returns, and non-conformities. * Lead initiatives to improve customer experience and perception. **Quality culture:** * Promote an organizational culture focused on excellence, continuous improvement, and prevention. * Train and raise awareness across all staff on quality-related topics. **Team management:** * Supervise and develop the quality and continuous improvement team. * Ensure individual and departmental objectives are met. **LOCATION AND SCHEDULE**: * Manufacturing plant in García, N.L., with frequent visits to corporate office in San Pedro * Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm **WE OFFER:** * Salary: $160,000 to $170,000 monthly gross * Benefits exceeding statutory requirements **Desired education level:** Bachelor’s degree or higher — completed **Desired experience level:** Senior Executive Level **Departmental function:** Manufacturing / Operations **Industry:** Manufacturing, Consumer Goods **Skills:** * Drive * Leadership * Project management *This vacancy is sourced from the Talenteca.com job board:* *https://www.talenteca.com/anuncio?j_id=6876c70d22000056001c7fac&source=indeed*