Production & Improvement Consultant Automotive Sector_ Freelancer

FERCHAU Spain S.L.U.; Valencia; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production & Logistics Improvement Consultant with experience in automotive environments. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostics, performing root cause analysis, and implementing improvement plans across various plants. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, mechanical knowledge is a plus, and be proficient in English and German. The role offers freelance opportunities with a possible long-term extension.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operations in a production company.
• Experience in development and planning within the automotive sector.
• Ability to travel across multiple plants.
• English and German language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics and detailed analysis of production and logistics areas.
• Perform root cause analysis and prepare reporting for critical situations.
• Draft and align improvement plans with stakeholders.
• Deploy improvement plans and ensure proper follow-up.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Ability to work under pressure

Mechanical knowledge

Language skills: English and German

Job description

At FERCHAU Valencia, we are pioneers in delivering cutting‑edge technological solutions and fully committed to excellence. Our dynamic and passionate team is continuously growing, and we are looking for professionals who share our vision of technological leadership and high‑impact engineering.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a Production & Logistics Improvement Consultant with solid experience in automotive environments. If you are a skilled professional with strong analytical capabilities, a hands‑on mindset, and you are ready to take on new operational challenges across different plants, we would love to meet you!

Location:

United Kingdom 70% and Germany 30%

Contract:

Freelance mission preferred (FMA)

Duration:

Initial 3 months, with a high probability of long-term extension due to the number of plants involved.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics and detailed analysis of production/shopfloor and logistics areas.
• Perform root cause analysis and prepare clear reporting for critical situations.
• Draft, present, and align improvement plans with plant stakeholders.
• Deploy improvement plans and ensure proper follow‑up to secure execution.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of operations and departments within a production company.
• Mechanical knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and in demanding environments.
• Experience in development and planning within the automotive sector.
• Availability to travel across multiple plants.
• Automotive background required (preferably production; consultancy experience is a plus).
• Language skills: English and German

Additional Information

• Freelance profile (FMA) preferred due to uncertain project duration.
• Work will be distributed across several regions.