Production Manager

Kenitra ES Plant

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Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Lear has been operating in Morocco since 2003, offering a wide range of products and demonstrating strong expertise in electrical distribution systems, electronics, surface materials, and seating JIT(Just-in-Time).  With its 17 cutting-edge production and engineering sites located in Rabat, Tangier, Kenitra, and Meknes, Lear Morocco has become a major and significant player in the industry employing over 19,000 diverse & talented team members.

Lear Morocco has been certified as a Top Employer for the third consecutive time in recognition of its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and fostering supportive work environment.

Position overview:

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, our future Production manager will have to lead the assembly & LP operations inside the Kenitra extension plant, in consistency with the Lear Leadership Model, with the commitment to participate actively in plant growth and have a full responsibility of Assembly / LP production delivering on right time our products at the highest level of Quality and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the employee workforce in the department


• Managing scheduling for maximum workforce efficiency


• Evaluating, adjusting, and creating new policies and procedures as needed for effective operations


• Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed


• Acting as a liaison between management and workers


• Involve functional leaders through daily meetings and actions to ensure plant forecasts on a monthly basis


• Managing risk to minimize losses and maximize profits


• Leading and encouraging staff to operate at a high level of effectiveness


• Motivate the operators through improvement activities


• Adhere and develop CI culture by tracking and reporting key operational metrics


• Effectively manage the customer relationship, ensure customer audits and visits are successful


• Lead and actively participate in the quality weekly meeting to support risk assessment and improvement


• Ensure IATF and ISO 14001 certifications


• Create and implement the standardization and/or innovation of new concepts, processes, and procedures

Key skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Bac+5 / 3) in Engineering


• Proven experience in automotive industries and teams management a minimum of 5 years


• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities


• Good knowledge of software development processes and methodologies


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Proficiency in both English & French languages, spoken and written

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary,


• Competitive social perks including:  
  
  
  
  • Medical insurance
  
  
  • Social security benefits,
  
  
  • Transportation allowance,
  
  
  • Canteen in site
  
  
  
  


• Paid Vacations


• Flexible working hours,


• Access to Learning and development opportunities


• Opportunities to give back to the community


• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.