APU Manager (m/w/d)

Overview

Join to apply for the APU Manager role at Valeo . We are looking for YOU as APU Manager (m/w/d) for our location in Friedrichsdorf .

Responsibilities

• You manage team induction, competence development, and autonomy through training and follow-up actions.
• You ensure adherence to safety, work instructions, and quality standards, escalating issues as per protocols.
• You lead meetings, annual reviews, succession planning, and promote continuous improvement.
• You foster a positive work environment and recognize team achievements.
• You enforce health, safety, and environmental rules, and oversee equipment maintenance.
• You ensure customer satisfaction, SQCDM performance, and profitability by meeting and improving targets.
• You lead daily problem-solving, ergonomic risk elimination, and action plans to enhance SQCDM metrics.
• You contribute to project industrialization, ensuring smooth startups and layout optimizations.

Qualifications

• You have a master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Production, Industrial, Mechanical).
• You have several years of professional experience in the production area.
• You have very good knowledge of MS Office.
• You have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, TPM, Standard Work, 8D etc.).
• You have very good analytical skills, as well as the ability to solve problems.
• You have very good communication skills.
• You speak German and English fluently.

Why Valeo

• Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).
• Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.
• Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.
• Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.
• Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.