Project Leader

Tangier TFZ Seating Plant

Driving the future of automotive. We’re Lear For You.

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 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 plant launch manager, our future Project leader will have as main mission to manage all the tasks and milestones related to their dedicated projects: New launches, Transfers & Model years.

Key Responsibilities:

Works closely with the Program Team to establish and set up manufacturing planning& milestones
Define the resources needed for the new project in coordination with a cross-functional team
Ensure launch activities are within budgetary targets
Organize, moderate, and conduct the projects meeting internal/external
Through coordination and liaison with the plant management team, responsible for all manufacturing, quality, technical, logistics, and maintenance functions on-site to support launch activities.
Work with different cross-functional groups to reach a common goal
Manage risk factors for the project and take proactive countermeasures, draw up the necessary action plans with all functions, and implement the required actions on time.
Report progress of the project through weekly launch standard
Coordinates & supports materials management for all pre-builds and Launch, supporting materials team
Establish and maintain effective customer working relationships in order to develop positive partnerships in the continuous growth and development of the business.

Key skills and Qualifications:

Engineering degree or equivalent
5 years of experience in the automotive industry with experience in the "Seating" area or knowledge in the areas of trim and its components plastics, foam, fabrics, and leather is an advantage.
Ability to work in a team, persuasiveness, sociability, independence, detailed and analytical way of working
Good organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and can create presentations and present to customers and upper management.
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.

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