On‑Site Automotive Production Leader – Gemba & Execution

ValueOne AB; Tychy; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ValueOne is seeking two independent consultants for an on-site assignment at an automotive supplier in the Silesia region of Poland. You will supervise production, perform Gemba walks, and ensure production plans are realized on the shop floor.

The role is hands-on, requires strong problem-solving, and collaboration with production, planning, logistics, and management teams. Fluency in Polish and English is mandatory; shifts include afternoon and night.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing and on-shop-floor operations.
• Experience from the automotive industry, preferably from a Tier 1 supplier or OEM environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach and ability to work independently in a demanding environment.
• Experience with Gemba / shop-floor management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular Gemba activities and follow up production directly on the shop floor.
• Monitor actual production versus the production plan for the client scope.
• Identify deviations, bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and other issues affecting production output.
• Proactively follow up with production teams when planned output is not achieved.
• Support the identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• Follow up on production performance and recovery activities.
• Work closely with the supplier's production, planning, logistics, and management teams.
• Escalate critical deviations and risks affecting production commitments.
• Provide regular status updates on production realization, risks, and recovery actions.
• Support the existing on-site team in maintaining operational control and ensuring production commitments are followed up.

Skills

Production Supervision

Production Management

Manufacturing Operations

Production Planning

Production Control

Supplier Operations

Automotive Manufacturing

Job description

ValueOne is seeking two independent consultants for an on-site assignment at an automotive supplier in the Silesia region of Poland. You will supervise production, perform Gemba walks, and ensure production plans are realized on the shop floor.

The role is hands-on, requires strong problem-solving, and collaboration with production, planning, logistics, and management teams. Fluency in Polish and English is mandatory; shifts include afternoon and night.