Performance Benchmarking Operation Manager
A2MAC1, France

As a Performance Benchmarking Operation Manager, you will manage the Performance Benchmarking Production Team to deliver performance testing data for programs and/or projects in collaboration with the Product Management Team. You will be responsible for safety, quality, and profitability of production processes, with respect to the global planning as defined with the Product Managers.

TASKS amp; RESPONSABILITIES

Overall responsibility for competitive (low cost, high quality, safe, on time) production of products and data produce on site.

Product amp; Production Management:

• Lead the production process
• Participate in strategic decision-making on product evolutions
• Respect and implement Product requirements and continuous improvement
• Respect planning and escalate issues or opportunities
• Produce monthly KPI and escalate feedback

Project Management:

• Participate in the writing of technical and commercial offers for specific projects
• Collaborate with other region managers and functional supports (logistic, QSE) for different projects

HR Management:

• Resource planning, staffing, organization, and management of Test and Instrumentation Teams
• Ensure work-force management (hiring definition, people development)
• People safety, quality, environmental and regulatory compliance

Customer Interactions amp; Communication:

• Support customer visits and requests
• Operations communication

Budget Management:

• Maintain expenditures within operating budget
• Manage various suppliers

Knowledge Improvement:

• Technology watch

Requirements

Professional Background

• Automotive engineering diploma
• 5 years minimum experience in Automotive field and management, leading groups/departments
• Certification in production, process and quality control would be an added value

Skills amp; Abilities

• Manage and prioritize own workload with minimal direct supervision
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong team building, decision making and people management skills
• Strong engineering capabilities
• Instill confidence
• Customer focus
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Autonomous and rigorous
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding time management skills
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example
• In-depth knowledge of automotive systems
• Fluent in English

Job Rewards and Benefits