APU Manager (m/w/d), Ingolstadt

The mission of the thermal systems business group is to develop and manufacture systems, modules and components to ensure thermal energy management of the power train and comfort for each passenger, during all phases of vehicle use. These systems help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and other pollutants and harmful particles from vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. They also increase travel range and battery life for hybrid and electric vehicles. At the Front Office in Bietigheim-Bissingen we are supporting Sale- and Project activities and compose the interface between the customers Daimler and Valeo-internal departments at the development from Thermal Systems.

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