Production Supervisor | Yazaki Bizerte

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 environment assembly Production Supervisor  in our plant in Bizerte. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor production performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, quality, safety, hygiene, absenteeism, turnover, headcount, overtime, production costs, and waste.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, hygiene requirements, safety regulations, company procedures, and work instructions.
• Organize and optimize production activities, resources, and workflows to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Supervise and support production teams, fostering effective communication, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage short-, medium-, and long-term production plans in line with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Participate in decisions related to workforce allocation, staff mobility, and subcontracting activities to ensure production continuity.
• Ensure the effective start-up, operation, and shutdown of production processes while maintaining operational excellence.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, waste elimination programs, and continuous improvement projects across production operations.
• Monitor and evaluate production performance against targets and implement action plans to improve results.
• Assess the feasibility of new projects, support industrialization activities, and contribute to the successful launch of new products and processes.
• Prepare resource plans, production budgets, investment proposals, and savings initiatives to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Identify training and development needs and support the continuous growth of production team capabilities.
• Integrate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) objectives into production performance management, including energy consumption reduction and sustainability initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, safety procedures, and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Education

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Management, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 3 to 6 years of professional experience in a production, manufacturing, or operations environment.
• Experience in team supervision and production performance monitoring is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively in French and/or English.

Digital Literacy

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present performance indicators.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

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

We are looking forward to receiving your application and to get to know you. 

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