Production Segment Leader

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies has around 86,000 employees in 21 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025.

The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems.

• Manage and supervise the Segment organizational unit to achieve defined objectives and KPIs
• Lead direct reports by defining objectives, providing clear instructions, and monitoring performance
• Ensure adherence to standards, governance requirements, and process execution
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement measures to enhance team performance and service delivery
• Support professional development of team members through coaching, training needs assessment, and succession planning

• Education & Language: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical) or Operations Management; Six Sigma certification preferred. Full Professional English proficiency (C1 level) required for presenting technical data to global stakeholders.

  
  

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in production or operations leadership, Experience within the Automotive industry or Wiring Systems is highly preferred.

  
  

• Lean Mastery: Expert in Kaizen, 5S, and Kanban to optimize OEE and reduce waste.

  
  

• Operational Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, achieve KPIs, optimize resource allocation, and foster a "safety-first" culture (HSE).

  
  

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot technical bottlenecks and implement root-cause solutions.