CI COORDINATOR - Saltillo

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Date: Apr 28, 2026

Location: Saltillo, Coahuila, MX, 25000

Company: John Deere

There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before in our more than 185 - year history. Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

Title: CI COORDINATOR - Saltillo

Primary Location: Saltillo 

Function: Operations (CA)

John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 185 years, the company’s portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction and Forestry and Wind Technologies. The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it’s been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company’s 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere’s ongoing investment in emerging markets.

Note: All candidates should have their tax situation certificate (Constancia de Siituación Fiscal) up to date with the salary regime to be eligible for the hiring process.

 

Main Responsabilities

  • · Lead and deploy the Continuous Improvement (CI) system for the site, aligned to business strategy.
  • · Own the CI roadmap and prioritize improvement initiatives with measurable business impact.
  • · Lead high-impact, cross-functional Kaizen and Lean projects.
  • · Coach supervisors, engineers, and leaders on Lean principles, Standard Work, and Problem Solving.
  • · Ensure sustainability of improvements through standardization, audits, and KPI follow-up.
  • · Track, validate, and report operational and financial benefits of CI initiatives.
  • · Act as the site CI subject-matter expert and key partner to operations leadership.

What Skills You Need

  • · Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement systems.
  • · Strong problem-solving skills (A3, root cause analysis, data-driven decisions).
  • · Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
  • · Strong facilitation and communication skills with shop-floor and leadership.
  • · KPI management (SQDC, OEE, productivity, cost).
  • · English proficiency for technical and executive communication.

What Makes You Stand Out

  • · Proven track record leading CI initiatives with quantified savings.
  • · Strategic mindset with strong execution capability.
  • · Hands-on presence on the shop floor with high credibility.
  • · Experience coaching and developing CI capability in others.
  • · Comfort presenting to site leadership and driving change.

Education

  • · Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • · Lean Manufacturing formal training required.
  • · Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (preferred).
This position will be posted for a minimum of 10 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.

Candidates must have the necessary work permits to work in the country.

 


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