APS Manager - Operational Excellence Leader.

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as APS Manager - Operational Excellence Leader.

What you'll lead

• Drive the plant's Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence strategy, ensuring sustainable productivity gains, cost reduction, and margin improvement.

• Lead the deployment and maturity of the Production System through Lean Manufacturing principles, Policy Deployment, Value Stream Mapping, Flow Optimization, JIT, TPM, and performance governance.

• Influence leaders and teams across the organization, building a culture of accountability, problem-solving, standardization, and continuous improvement.

• Champion transformation initiatives, leveraging operational best practices, data analytics, digital solutions, and capability-building programs to accelerate business results.

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence leadership roles.

• Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, including Hoshin, VSM, Line Balancing, Takt Time, SMED, Bottleneck Analysis, Waste Elimination, TPM, JIT, and Productivity Improvement.

• Proven ability to lead change, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver measurable business impact in complex manufacturing environments.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!