APU Manager (m/w/d), Ingolstadt

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Missions

• You ensure the perfect launch of this new plant in association to a project development conducted in a development center
• You ensure the successful completion of milestones and coordinate with the mother plant and the respective departments
• You are responsible for the production activities of your Autonomous Production Unit (APU), ensuring Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Motivation targets are met, especially during ramp-up -You build, manage and develop your team, ensuring onboarding, training, and skill development
• You lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and performance
• You ensure compliance with standards, including health, safety, environmental rules, and equipment maintenance -You deploy and monitor the V5000 system to support efficient operations -You manage budget and resources to meet financial and operational objectives -You contribute to project industrialization, ensuring smooth startups and layout optimizations

Profile

• You have a degree in Engineering (Bachelor or Master) in Production, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics, with solid experience in manufacturing
• You have several years of hands-on experience in production, ideally including site transfers, new line ramp-ups, or greenfield projects -You are experienced in Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, TPM, Standard Work, 8D, etc.) and know how to apply them in daily operations -You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions quickly in a production environment -You are proficient in MS Office and comfortable using data to monitor performance and drive improvements
• You have excellent communication and team management skills, able to lead, coach, and motivate your team effectively
• You speak German and English fluently, enabling smooth coordination across functions and sites