Automation, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Development, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Embedded Software, Industrial Management, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Improvement, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Software Development, Sustainability, System Integration (SI), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Operations, Testing, Welding
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Contract Details :
- Job Title : Industrial Manager Batteries
- Type of contract : Long-term At-will
- Location : Troy, MI
Scope : Americas Region
Responsibilities :
- Management of the Industrial team or creation of the team as business ramps up
- Drive continuous improvement, new technology, technical modifications in closed collaboration with Operation.
- Drive industrialization of new project including, new building, utilities management
- Responsible of the Capex budget
- Prepare team to seamlessly launch process, including placing MD in facility on permanent basis
- Elaborate Industrial Road map and ensure action plans are followed.
- Lead new building, extension and all technical items needed for the business development.
- Lead all technical items needed for the Operation Improvement
- Ensures Industrialization of new project with team in order to respect Cost, Timing and quality target.
- Ensure that equipment is fully respected the safety rules
- Team to spend 50% of time in Plant
- Propose and follow technical improvement in operation (KGP).
- Define with operation Improvement Road map on a yearly basis.
- Ensure support to production into improvement plan realization.
- Ensure support to production during ramp up phase of new project.
- Responsible to build a team as per business needs, supervise and develop direct reports.
- Plan to organically grow automation, welding and EOL test expertise related to battery pack line
- Leads objective setting and assessment process of his/her team.
- Must comply with all rules, policies and procedures.
- Must comply with all safety rules and regulations.
- Coordinate Lean Manufacturing training and activities.
- Ensure and Coordinate with operation training of the technical people into the plant
- As member of the industrial team: Facilitate inter-plant and department communication and training to ensure cross plant transfer of experience and information.
- Capitalizes learnings and fosters exchanges on identified best practices.
- Actively participate in Continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
- corrective action activities through participation (lead by example) and training of the workforce
- Responsible to lead the Sustainability and Carbon neutrality activities, road map definition and action plan necessary.
- Ensure that Machine, building, equipment is fully compliant to safety rules.
- Ensure that safety training is organized regarding machine and equipment.
- Build and Follow Yearly capex budget.
- Responsible for the operational cost and Capex budget in his/her scope
Ideal Candidate Profile :
- Bachelor or equivalent major in Engineering or Business
- Strong experience in the management of industrial projects
- Minimum 7 years of industrial experience
At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.