Global Plant Readiness Expert (m/f/d)

Company Description

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, we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer‑specific cable harnesses.

We believe that meaningful connections — between people, technologies, and ideas — are key to innovation and success. That is why at LEONI, you will become part of a diverse and international team working together to shape the future of mobility: from autonomous driving to alternative powertrains and smart charging solutions.

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.

For more information about LEONI, please visit our website: www.leoni.sk

Job Description

Join LEONI and drive strategic manufacturing transformation across our global operations network! As a Global Plant Readiness & Manufacturing Transformation Expert, you will prepare plants for production transfers, industrialization and strategic operational initiatives, working closely with plant leadership to ensure successful execution and sustainable operational excellence.

What will be your responsibilities? 

• 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 to 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

Qualifications and Experience

What will be your responsibilities? 

• 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 to 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

What do we expect from you?

• A university degree
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry, ideally within manufacturing transformation, industrialization, production transfers or operational excellence
• 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

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• 13th salary upon achieving agreed targets
• 4% contribution to the Supplementary Pension Scheme (3rd pillar)
• Financial bonuses (for commuting, improvement suggestions, employee referrals, etc.)
• Rewards for various milestones (wedding, childbirth, years of service, blood donation, etc.)
• Regular salary increases

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 4 extra days off (so-called sick days)
• Flexible working hours
• Subsidized meals in a company restaurant/canteen
• Home office according to internal policies

Educational Activities & Health Support:

• Language learning
• SEDUO – e-learning education platform
• Participation in conferences and workshops
• Health days and vitamin packages
• Personal development in various areas with career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Discount benefits (Cafeteria Edenred program, LEONI IT bazaar, etc.)
• Material gifts (welcome package, LEONI branded items, etc.)
• Company events and team activities

Basic gross guaranteed salary: from 2500 EUR/Brutto 

The final salary may be higher than the advertised minimum and will be determined individually based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and the requirements of the position.