Autoliv Production System Manager
The APS Manager will design and lead the regional continuous improvement strategy for Learning & Development, aligning technical and leadership training with Lean Manufacturing principles and Operational Excellence, driving standardization, waste reduction, and development of critical competencies across automotive plants in the Americas.
Lean Strategy & Standardization
• Align all training programs with Lean Manufacturing pillars.
• Standardize on-the-job training methodologies across plants.
• Integrate training into the Continuous Improvement System (Daily Management, Gemba, Kaizen).
Training Process Optimization
Apply Lean tools to improve training flow and effectiveness:
•Eliminate waste in training processes
•Reduce certification lead time MIFA & MIFD
•Improve knowledge transfer to the shop floor
•Design multi-level certification programs based on competency levels.
Regional Leadership
•Coordinate L&D teams across multiple plants and countries.
•Manage regional training budget.
•Facilitate best practice sharing across sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environment, including identifying cost reduction opportunities, leading time reduction, labor productivity optimization, AI/automation implementation and people development. Transformation and regional leadership experience preferred.
• Strong shop floor exposure.
• Lean Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred)
• Cross-functional influence
• Advanced English proficiency required. Portuguese is a plus.
•Attractive compensation package
•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
•Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year.
Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks.
In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two- and three-point seat belt system and airbags for front and side impacts. We were also the first to launch pyrotechnic belt pretensioners and pedestrian protection systems.
Autoliv, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware U.S. corporation with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and the Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
