Job Description

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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.

The Industrial Section Leader is responsible for driving industrial engineering excellence within the plant by leading process optimization, fostering a continuous improvement culture, and supporting operational performance. Reporting directly to the IE Manager, this role oversees the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure productivity, quality, and cost‑effectiveness. The IE Section Leader partners closely with cross‑functional teams to deploy automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 initiatives while ensuring compliance with automotive standards and safety requirements.

Main Missions :

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  Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement, problem solving, and operational excellence.
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  Analyze and optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve cycle time, reduce scrap, and increase throughput.
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  Drive and implement automation and digital transformation initiatives (Industry 4.0).
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  Ensure adherence to automotive quality and process standards, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
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  Maintain, update, and ensure accuracy of process documentation and work instructions.
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  Identify, evaluate, and execute cost‑reduction initiatives while preserving product quality and employee safety.
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  Support production teams with data‑driven solutions and ensure best‑practice methods in industrial engineering.
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  Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to the IE team.

To be successful for this role :

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  Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Technical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
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  5 to 8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
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  Strong expertise in process optimization, lean methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
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  Solid knowledge of automotive standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
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  Experience with automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
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  Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.Excellent leadership, communication, and team‑development capabilities.
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  Ability to manage multiple projects and drive results in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

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.