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Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team of 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 189 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

 

Lear is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the launch of its second plant and first Greenfield manufacturing facility in Bizerte, Tunisia, part of our Thermal Comfort Systems (TCS) division. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in Lear’s growth and ongoing commitment to innovation. We are seeking dynamic, forward-thinking leaders to take on the challenge of launching and shaping this new plant from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence, build high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact within a global organization.

 

The Bizerte plant will be at the forefront of thermal comfort innovation, producing advanced technologies that enhance vehicle performance, sustainability, and passenger comfort.

 

Join Lear on this journey — where leadership meets innovation, and every drive is made better.

 

Position Overview:

 

 

The Industrial Engineering Manager leads the optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to support operational excellence, efficiency, and quality performance within an automotive environment.

 

Main Missions :

 

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of industrial/process engineers and technicians.

Foster a strong culture of continuous improvement, structured problem solving, and operational discipline.

Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, minimize scrap, and increase production throughput.

Drive automation and digitalization initiatives in alignment with Industry 4.0 standards.

Ensure full compliance with automotive quality requirements, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.

Maintain, update, and standardize all process documentation and work instructions.

Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities without impacting quality, safety, or delivery.

Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), to guide improvement actions.

 

To be successful for this role :

 

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and process optimization.

Proven experience with PFMEA, PPAP, and automotive core tools.

Analytical mindset with a structured and data driven approach to problem solving.

 

Language Skills:

 

Good communication skills in both French and English

 

Why Lear

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

 

Work Location :

 

Menzel Bourguiba, Bizerte (TCS Plant)

 

 

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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.