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Production Manager - JIT Plant

On-site in Martorell·Added 13 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Lear Corporation

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Martorell
Experience: 4+ years
Education: University degree

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What we're looking for

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Technical Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
4+ years of experience in a similar production leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in the automotive industry, preferably within a Just-in-Time (JIT) production environment.
Familiarity with production planning systems, including SAP/MRP, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong leadership, team management, communication, continuous improvement, quality, and health and safety knowledge

The role

As a Production Manager, you oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure products are delivered to customers on time, at the required quality level, and at an optimized cost. You play a key role in leading production teams, improving processes, and coordinating closely with logistics, quality, engineering, and other plant functions.

What you'll do

Lead all production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Develop and implement production plans that meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery.
Manage and optimize human, material, and equipment resources to maximize plant performance.
Ensure compliance with established production standards and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity, quality, and operational stability.
Collaborate with Engineering to support new product launches and ensure production readiness.
Partner with Quality teams to implement and sustain continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Promote employee development, workplace safety, environmental compliance, and healthy working conditions

Hiring process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; if you fit, an HR representative gets in touch and the recruiting team explains the interview process for that role, which varies by role and location

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Candidates who fit are connected with an HR representative first.

About Lear Corporation

Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology company that designs and manufactures seating and electrical distribution systems for major automakers worldwide. With over 160,000 employees across more than 250 locations in 37 countries, Lear is a Fortune 500 company and a leading supplier in the automotive industry, operating through two main business segments: Seating and E-Systems (electrical distribution and electronics).

In Spain, Lear has a significant industrial and engineering presence, with multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers, particularly in Catalonia and other regions. The company offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, IT, logistics, and HR, and is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. For international professionals, Lear provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment with global career mobility, especially in engineering and management positions within its E-Systems division.

Industry: Automotive
Founded: 1917
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Southfield, USA
In Spain: Barcelona, Valls, Roig de Levallois and 1 more
Website: lear.com

Good to know if you are moving

Lear has multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers in Spain, primarily in Catalonia (e.g., Barcelona area), offering opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and IT.
The company operates in a global matrix structure, providing international professionals with potential for cross-border career mobility and exposure to global projects.
Many roles in Spain are focused on the E-Systems division (electronics and electrical distribution), which is a key growth area for the company.
Lear emphasizes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, so experience with these methodologies is valued.
Working at Lear in Spain may require Spanish language skills for plant-based roles, but engineering and management positions often operate in English.

In their own words

About the company & team

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Additional information

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

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

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