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Operations Team Leader

On-site in Valls·Added 1 month ago

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General description
The Lear production plant in Valls is starting a recruitment process for multiple job openings as Team Leader of Operations.
You will monitor the productivity of the electronic module manufacturing lines, leading a team of up to about 30 operators and ensuring the plant's objectives are met in areas such as product quality and compliance with safety regulations.

Operational responsibilities
- Under the final responsibility of the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following functions (and will substitute for the Operations Supervisor in their absence):

- Responsible for leading and managing your work cell to achieve the productivity objectives of the lines under your charge.
- Ensure line scheduling is followed.
- Coordinate the staff assigned to the lines, making initial adjustments based on different variables.
- Determine and agree on specific actions with the Team Leaders of other cells when necessary.
- Monitor and report on possible absenteeism in your work cell.
- Together with the Operations Supervisor, propose improvements on the lines that could have a positive impact on results in quality, productivity, training, and safety.
- Ensure compliance with procedures and the company's code of rules.
- Report daily on operational incidents occurring on the lines under your responsibility.
- Carry out communication/information tasks with the staff in your cell.
- Perform substitution tasks in an equivalent position when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with the audit plan and action plans affecting your position.

Job requirements
Experience leading work cells, preferably in manufacturing lines.
Dynamic person, open to new opportunities, with a strong ability to adapt and a results-oriented mindset.
Communication and personnel management skills.
Knowledge of electronic module manufacturing processes will be valued (SMT lines)

What do we offer?
- Possibility of working a 4-shift schedule (where we guarantee only one working Sunday per month) or 3 shifts.
- Work in a dynamic environment at our campus in Valls, enjoying campus services (cafeteria, common areas, and social benefits).
- Work in a constantly evolving company that serves most major automobile manufacturers.
- Highly technological work environment with highly automated and robotized manufacturing lines.

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.
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