Production Team Manager

Yazaki International Corporation

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Production Team Manager in our plant in Arad.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, coach, motivate, develop, and evaluate Team Leaders and production employees.

• Identify training needs and support employee development.

• Manage workforce allocation and ensure efficient utilization of labor and equipment.

• Monitor production performance and ensure achievement of production plans and customer requirements.

• Analyze KPIs, prepare action plans, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead BOS meetings and coordinate cross-functional problem-solving activities.

• Ensure accurate and timely production reporting and compliance with escalation processes.

• Monitor product and process quality, implement corrective actions, and stop production when quality issues occur.

• Ensure compliance with internal regulations, safety, ESD, environmental, and 5S standards.

• Support performance management activities, including promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and succession planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a leadership role.

• Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and production planning.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, OEE, 5S, and ESD principles.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and conflict management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

• Technical education and English language skills are considered an advantage.

• At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.