Product Line Seatbelt Director Manufacturing

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Client:

Autoliv Group

Location:

Zug (Central Switzerland)

Job Category:

Manufacturing

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.

At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.

Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering to lead our global manufacturing operations for our Product Line Seatbelt. This role encompasses the optimization of global manufacturing operations, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring exceptional value delivery. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives related to production footprint optimization, advanced automation implementation, and the establishment of robust manufacturing standards, while leveraging global resources to enhance production processes.

Industrial set-up:

• Take responsibility for the industrial setup to support best product cost and efficient value delivery in the following dimensions:
• Production footprint: optimize global production footprint to maximize efficiency, drive best product cost and efficient value delivery.
• Production Processes: Develop and implement state-of-the-art production processes for operational excellence using world class automation.
• Manufacturing Standards (MPS): Establish and maintain robust manufacturing standards.

Global Process Development:

• Leverage global resources to develop and refine production processes, aligning with strategic objectives.
• Own and drive the global automation roadmap, identifying and implementing cutting-edge technologies.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee the global development and implementation of new process equipment, collaborating with GPMDs to meet strategic and financial targets.
• Serve as the primary global interface within PLS-Manufacturing (PLS-M) for product development process activities.
• Lead the global PLS-M Steering Board for GPP Innovation projects, defining project scope and monitoring progress.
• Represent PLS-M in Product Development Pre-Tollgate reviews and PCC meetings.
• Drive PLS-M participation in ALV Q-improvement initiatives.
• Supervise the manufacturing equipment approval committee for AS100 Capex.
• Provide strategic support for footprint decisions, SWAT team activities, and operational excellence initiatives.

Resource and Financial Management:

• Manage budget, resource allocation, and capacity planning, including employee salary definition.
• Define, delegate, and monitor KPIs and targets, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and policies.
• Ensure strict adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements, including working time, safety, and data compliance.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in global process equipment development and implementation.
• Proven ability to optimize production footprints and implement advanced automation strategies.
• Strong understanding of KPI and target management methodologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and intercultural competence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree, MBA or similar education in Industrial Engineering.
• Experienced background within the automotive sector (OEM or first tier suppliers).
• Proven history of driving operational excellence and quality improvements.
• Experience in Costing (product and process).
• High analytical skills.
• Ability to influence at all hierarchy levels.

Our offer:

• Daily cooperation with global teams on interesting projects.
• Entrepreneurial culture with a possibility to drive innovation.
• 6 weeks paid vacation per year.
• Above average benefits including solid company’s pension plan and healthcare benefits.
• Home office.
• Paid company mobile.

You are a curious and analytical person with strong leadership skills. You have a desire for continuous improvement, the ability to think E2E and you have strong stakeholder management and communication skills. You are also able to operate and navigate in a global matrix organization and open for frequent travels. All candidates must have a valid work and residence permit, enabling them to legally work in Switzerland. We are excited to receive your application (CV and motivation letter in English) via our Career Talent Tool.