Operations Manager – Wire Harness Plant

About the role

Lead the Meknes wiring plant to produce wire harnesses on schedule while meeting safety, quality, and financial targets. You will drive continuous improvement, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure the plant delivers on forecasted demand.

Key responsibilities

• Manage plant performance to achieve sales and operating income targets.
• Lead audits, certifications, and compliance with customer quality requirements.
• Deploy Lean Process Automation (LPA) and enforce 5S standards across all levels.
• Support HR initiatives, community service programs, and the Expect‑Respect culture.
• Oversee after‑sales, prototype phases, and new product launches.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team, prepare succession plans, and mentor B‑players.
• Control costs, improve transport efficiency, and meet economic efficiency goals.
• Ensure machine OEE, serial production, and accurate production forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen events, scrap reduction, and innovative problem‑solving.

Required profile

• Engineering technical degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar operations role within the automotive sector.
• Proven leadership and team‑management abilities.
• Strong project‑management track record.
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies
• Kaizen event facilitation
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) monitoring
• Production forecasting
• Scrap process management