Group Manager for Industrial Engineering in Operations

ABOUT VEONEER

We are around 7,500 people globally working as a team with cutting-edge technologies - like vision systems, radar, lidar, thermal sensing, electronic controls, and human-machine interface and Veoneer is a leader in the auto-tech industry.

We design, develop and manufacture state-of-the-art software, hardware and systems for occupant protection, advanced driving-assistance systems, and collaborative and automated driving to vehicle manufacturers globally.

Our sensors and software solutions prevent traffic accidents and, when accidents are unavoidable, our restraint control systems help mitigate the effects of a crash.

In Vårgårda, just an hour away from the Swedish car mecca, Gothenburg, we have our state-of-the-art Research and Electronics Manufacturing facility. Here, together with our engineers, we develop the next generation in modern manufacturing of radar and camera systems.


What You´ll Do

As one of two Group Managers within Industrial Engineering in Operations focusing on Production Engineering, you will be responsible for ensuring continuous improvements to machines and processes in our series production. Your team to lead, consist of skilled Manufacturing technicians, and you will continue to develop the team towards best in class, thereby securing the highest quality standards, efficient processes and a good working place. These technicians are part of our matrix organization, as members of cross-functional production management teams in Autonomous Manufacturing Groups (AMG).

Responsibilities:

- Lead employees to organization targets and expectations and empower them to take in initiatives and responsibility

- Plan staffing levels and maintain employee work schedules and work load
- Secure a safe work environment where the work can be carried out without risk of ill health or accidents.
- Coordinate and implement process changes for changed components and/or products
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff. Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition and rewards
- Act as Employers represantative


You’ll be a member of the cross-functional Autonomous Manufacturing Center (AMC), responsible for its engineering matters. At the AMC you’ll work closely with your colleagues responsible for Maintenance and Quality.

Who are we looking for:
At Veoneer, we value a can-do attitude, engagement, an open mindset and the ability to create and sustain good relationships with customers and colleagues.

We are searching for you who are creative in terms of new ideas and methods. You take responsibility and initiatives, and are able to adapt in different contexts. You have an open mindset to problem-solving and to innovations.

By being organized and proactive you act quickly to the needs of the organization with high quality. You share knowledge and best practice with colleagues and organization, and you posses good communication skills.

The Veoneer organization is full of various expertise, both globally and locally. By using your network, both inside and outside of the organization, you actively seek new information and improvements.

At Veoneer, it's all about Trust, so it's important for us that you respect and follow standards, deadlines and agreements.

As a manager at Veoneer you have strong skills to lead a team and individuals with guidance of our values and principles. You show great integrity and fairness and are supportive and coaching. You know when to take off your “manager hat” and when to put it on and if a conflict arise, you know how to handle it with ease.

We believe that you have competence and experience in:

- Leader/Manager experience, including LEAN management.
- Good technical understanding of Mechanical/Automation/Electronics
- Lean production and Change Management Experience
- You have strong leadership skills and a long-term strategic mindset
- Good skills in English and Swedish, both spoken and written
- Ability to practice a high level of confidentialit
- General knowledge of various employment laws and practices and employee relations


Education

- Bachelor's degree, or higher, within Mechanical/Automation/Electronics



Your first months at Veoneer:
Getting comfortable in a new job and new environment is a process that involves several steps. At Veoneer, newly hired employees are introduced to an onboarding program. The program aim to provide new employees with a good foundation for their entire Veoneer journey and a successful start. Within the program, new employees are also assigned a mentor to guide you through your first six month.

What we offer:
- A workplace characterized by entrepreneurial mindset, and a "can do"-attitude
- Good career and development opportunities
- A High-Tech company offering products within the expansive technological fields; assistant and collaborative driving
- An atmosphere that promotes innovation and being creative
- Contribution to Trust in Mobility and Safety on the roads.


Veoneer appreciates diversity and always strive for a good balance between genders and age, as well as regarding ethnicity and cultural background.

Please note, that we do not accept nor consider applications through e-mail, due to GDPR and company policy.

Location: Vårgårda

Employment conditions: Full-time employment

Starting date: By agreement

Contact information: if you have any questions regarding the position or recruitment process please contact hiring manager
Håkan Uddh, hakan.uddh@veoneer.com, or
Talent Acquisition Partner, Per Lind, per.lind@veoneer.com

Last day of application: 2022-03-23, continuous selection, position can be filled before last application date.

Union: We have Union agreement/Collective agreement with Sveriges Ingenjörer and Unionen.

Veoneer has been pointed out as a Career Company for several years in a row, and it's no coincidence. It is an exciting workplace where innovation is in focus. With unique career opportunities, Veoneer offers its employees the tools needed to gain cutting-edge knowledge. Veoneer also targets the younger talents with their good career opportunities.