Production Group Manager

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 the Production Group Manager, you’ll be responsible to develop, improve and manage the CFA area in Vårgårda and to plan and execute clear productivity goals and resources, adjust schedules as needed and monitor production standards.

You’ll lead a group of operators and team leaders that secures that the daily production is running as planned and that the processes are followed. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for improve existing processes, developing and implementing new processes and ways of working out of a Lean perspective. You will have full responsibility for work environment in the CFA area.

You’ll be a member of the Production Management Group and you’ll report directly to our Production Manager. You’ll also have a close collaboration with the other Production Group Managers and with our Logistics, Quality, Maintenance and Industrial Engineering department.

Who are we looking for:
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.

You have leadership skills and are able to identify strengths and competence gaps within the team and have a long-term strategic mindset.

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:

- Good technical experience within Mechanical/Automation/Electronic
- Experience working with Lean production
- Leadership/Management experience
- Good skills in English and Swedish, both spoken and written


Education

- Master or Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Automation/Electronic or relevant work experience

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 autonomous driving
- An atmosphere that promotes innovation and being creative together
- 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, Kristofer Feklistov kristofer.feklistov@veoneer.com
Talent Acquisition Partner, Per Lind, per.lind@veoneer.com

Last day of application: 2022-03-06, 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.