Assembly Operations Team Leader

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Automotive Manufacturing · Production

Assembly Operations Team Leader

Lead the assembly operations of an international manufacturer of high-precision metal stampings and assembled components for the automotive industry, driving production performance, team leadership and continuous improvement at the Stara Zagora site.

Stara Zagora
Team Leader role
Automotive industry

Location
Stara Zagora
On-site, manufacturing plant

Function
Production / Assembly
Team leadership role

Opportunity
Career growth
Growing local operation

About the company

An international manufacturer in the automotive industry

Our client is an international manufacturer of high-precision metal stampings and assembled components for the automotive industry. Due to the growing volume of operations in Bulgaria, the company is looking for an experienced professional to join their team as Assembly Operations Team Leader in Stara Zagora.

This is an excellent opportunity for a production professional to take ownership of the assembly area, lead a team of shift supervisors and operators, and drive performance and continuous improvement within a well-established automotive manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

What you will do

Operations & Team Leadership

• Manage the daily operations of the assembly area to achieve production targets, quality standards, and delivery deadlines
• Responsible for the overall organization, control, and operational planning of production processes and the allocation of assembly teams
• Lead and support shift supervisors and production operators, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities, and develop their skills
• Apply company regulations and maintain discipline and order in the workplace

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure team compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as standard operating procedures
• Monitor performance indicators and OEE (productivity, quality, downtime), analyze results and take corrective actions when needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in the implementation of new projects
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve issues related to processes, materials, and machines
• Prepare and maintain daily production reports, documentation, and staff schedules

Requirements

Who we are looking for

Qualifications

• Completed higher education; a technical degree will be considered an advantage
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in production or assembly management, preferably in the automotive industry or a related field
• Experience leading teams, motivating staff, and enforcing discipline and workplace standards
• English language proficiency at a very good level

Required Skills

• Knowledge and practical experience with Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED)
• Thorough understanding of production planning, workflow, and quality control in assembly environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure
• Good computer skills; proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with ERP systems

The company offers

Why join

Competitive package

• Excellent remuneration
• Additional performance-based bonus upon achieved results

Additional benefits

• Food vouchers
• Covered transport costs

Bonuses & recognition

• 13th salary
• Christmas bonus

Horizons is a leading recruitment company specializing in expert and management positions with 20 years of experience in the Bulgarian market. Our team consists of business-oriented consultants with industrial specialization, a professional understanding of business trends, and a proactive approach toward recruiting and hiring through different methodologies and innovations.

Horizons owns license No 2118 from 27.09.2016.