Senior Expert / Lead Expert Plant readiness

Job description

Conducts maturity assessments of industrialization or de-industrialization projects at plant level Prepares plants and organizations to take over product volumes or projects from sister plants in line with strategic footprint plans Ensures production transfer plans are executable and aligned with timelines, milestones, and budget constraints Develops and implements innovative solutions to improve bottom-line results by enhancing Plant Readiness structures and service capabilities Partnering with plant leadership to assess plant readiness, identify risks and implement sustainable improvement initiatives Designs and coordinates global initiatives t o implement action plans to ensure the operational performance of the respective plants e.g. line balancing, shopfloor management, Run@Rate studies Takes charge of operational management in urgent or critical organizational situations (task force mode) Resolves customer complaints using data-driven analysis and performance metrics to de-escalate issues Reports regularly on the implementation status, milestones and risks Proposes and implements measures for improving team performance, change management, organizational optimization -Education : University Degree - Min 5 years in the automotive industry, ideally within manufacturing transformation, industrialization, production transfers or operational excellence Functional / Professional Project Management Methodologies Business Case Preparation Risk Assessment & Financial Analysis Portfolio Management Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, shopfloor management and continuous improvement principles Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to drive change and perform effectively in dynamic or critical operational situations Profound work experience within the Automotive TIER 1 environment, incl. Production Restructuring, Green- or Brown Field management and production transfers Willingness to travel internationally Methodological Skills Data visualisation & presentation Gap and trend analysis KPI definition and monitoring Lean Manufacturing & continuous improvement Strong presentation and project management skills Knowledge of standards and procedures Structured and analytical working approach Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team IT Skills Reporting tools What-if analysis MS Office (advanced) Languages English – C1 (mandatory) People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text. LEONI processes your application data in an IT-system that is consistent across the company and uses Foreign Service providers. By sending your application, you agree to this procedure. LEONI ensures the compliance with data protection. LEONI Wiring Systems Tunisia SARL LEONI is a global leading provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 86,000 employees in 21 countries and consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025 (excluding the former Automotive Cable Solutions division), we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer‑specific cable harnesses. Since 2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, a global technology company headquartered in China. Together, we are shaping the future of mobility. Join us and help drive the transformation of the automotive world