Methods Manager

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Methods Manager to lead the Industrial Methods area, optimizing processes and promoting operational excellence. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and develop technical teams 2. Participate in strategic transformation and continuous improvement projects 3. Opportunity for leadership and team development #### **About the Methods Manager Role** The HITO Solutions is currently recruiting a **Methods Manager** to lead the Industrial Methods area, ensuring the definition, optimization, and standardization of production processes. This professional will play a key role in the industrialization of new projects, leading the Methods team and promoting a culture of operational excellence, contributing to increased efficiency, quality, safety, and organizational competitiveness. **Key Responsibilities** -------------------------------- ### **Team Leadership and Management** * Coordinate, guide, and develop the Methods Technicians team. * Ensure balanced task distribution and achievement of defined objectives. * Evaluate team performance and identify training and development needs. * Promote a culture of collaboration, technical rigor, safety, and continuous improvement. ### **Industrialization of New Projects** * Plan, coordinate, and supervise the industrialization of new projects. * Ensure compliance with technical, quality, and scheduled deadlines. * Validate cycle times, operation sheets, and line balancing. * Approve technical documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing processes. ### **Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization** * Lead Lean, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives. * Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and ergonomics. * Analyze root causes of inefficiency and implement sustainable corrective actions. * Coordinate layout and production flow improvement projects. ### **Technical and Operational Coordination** * Ensure implementation of group standards and best practices. * Provide technical support to production in problem resolution and process improvement. * Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements. * Facilitate communication and alignment among Production, Engineering, Quality, and other company departments. * Represent the Methods area in strategic meetings and improvement groups. **Desired Profile** --------------------- ### **Academic Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Production, or related field. ### **Experience and Knowledge** * Relevant experience in an industrial environment and managing technical teams. * Solid knowledge of production processes and industrialization. * Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis). * Ability to interpret technical documentation and industrial drawings. * Knowledge of industrial planning and management tools. **Behavioral Competencies** -------------------------------- * Leadership and team development. * Strategic thinking and decision-making ability. * Strong results orientation. * Communication and cross-functional influence skills. * Proactivity, autonomy, and anticipation capability. * Emotional resilience and priority management. * Team spirit, ethics, and integrity. * Orientation towards innovation and continuous improvement. **Tools and Technical Competencies** --------------------------------------- * MS Office * CorelDraw * AutoCAD * Gantt * ERP / PLM / CAD * English (preferred) **What We Offer** -------------------- * Integration into a dynamic and innovative industrial organization. * Participation in strategic transformation and continuous improvement projects. * Opportunity for leadership and team development. * Competitive salary package commensurate with demonstrated experience. * Professional growth and development prospects.