APU Manager (m/w/d) – Valeo Location: Friedrichsdorf, Germany Valeo est une entreprise mondiale de haute technologie qui conçoit des solutions révolutionnaires pour réinventer la mobilité. Nous sommes un équipementier partenaire des constructeurs automobiles et des acteurs de la nouvelle mobilité dans le monde entier. Notre vision ? Inventer une mobilité plus verte et plus sûre, grâce à des solutions axées sur la conduite intuitive et la réduction des émissions de CO2. Nous sommes leaders dans nos domaines d'activité et reconnus comme l'une des plus grandes entreprises innovantes au monde. Overview Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Become part of our VALEO team and revolutionise the experience of autonomous and connected driving. We are looking for YOU as APU Manager, an essential role for the Production department 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 start‑ups and layout optimizations. Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Production, Industrial, Mechanical). Several years of professional experience in the production area. Very good knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, TPM, Standard Work, 8D, etc.). Very good analytical skills and ability to solve problems. Very good communication skills. Fluent in German and English. Why Valeo Compensation package with performance‑related salary components and a company pension scheme. Career development: scope to develop your own ideas and professional and personal growth worldwide. Benefits: allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking, regular employee events and social support for a family‑friendly environment. Flexibility: working models harmonizing professional and private life. Work environment: flat hierarchies and modern working methods providing an innovative setting. Future: we collaborate on tomorrow’s mobility trends. Contact Your contact person: Blerina Nikqi, blerina.nikqi@valeo.com. For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website. Position details Schedule: full time. Employment type: CDI (permanent contract). Job posting date: 2025‑10‑29. #J-18808-Ljbffr