Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Lean and Digitalization Teamleader

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVeszprém, HungaryIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An engineering degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in production, logistics, process engineering, or Lean manufacturing, preferably in an industrial environment.
At least 2 years of people management or team leadership experience.
Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Professional working proficiency in English.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and a strategic, proactive, improvement-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop Valeo Production System (VPS) and Industrial Digitalization activities across the site.
Manage, develop, and coach the VPS and Digitalization team, supporting their professional growth and performance.
Drive continuous improvement and Lean activities in line with the Valeo Production System.
Lead and facilitate Kaizen and Lean workshops, identify improvement opportunities, and follow up on actions.
Support production teams through VPS training, coaching, and Gemba activities.
Participate in the PG Industrial Digitalization network, follow new technologies, and share best practices to improve operational efficiency across the site.
Define and support industrial digitalization initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Lead implementation of digital manufacturing solutions, such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and traceability systems.
Coordinate digitalization projects with Production, Engineering, IT/IS, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners.
Monitor key performance indicators and ensure effective deployment of VPS standards and best practices across the site.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in process digitalization.

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and develop the VPS (Valeo Production System) and Industrial Digitalization activities across the site
Manage, develop and coach the VPS & Digitalization team, supporting their professional growth and
performance
Drive continuous improvement and Lean activities in line with the Valeo Production System (VPS)
Lead and facilitate Kaizen and Lean workshops, identify improvement opportunities and follow up on actions
Support production teams through VPS training, coaching and Gemba activities
Actively participate in the PG Industrial Digitalization network, follow new technologies and share best practices to improve operational efficiency across the site
Define and support industrial digitalization initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency
Lead the implementation of digital manufacturing solutions, such as MES and traceability systems
Coordinate digitalization projects with Production, Engineering, IT/IS, Quality, Supply Chain and external partners
Monitor KPIs and ensure the effective deployment of VPS standards and best practices across the site

REQUIREMENTS:

Engineering degree with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in production, logistics, process engineering or Lean manufacturing, preferably in an industrial environment
At least 2 years of people management or team leadership experience, with the ability to lead and develop teams
Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement; experience in process digitalization is an advantage
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, combined with a strategic, proactive and improvement-oriented mindset
Professional working proficiency in English

WHAT WE OFFER:

Private health insurance (Medicare), Employee Assistance Program, fixed 13th monthly salary, performance bonus, cafeteria and a youthful team coordinated by an innovative manager
Opportunity for advancement and career
Stabile and long-term job at well-established international company

Job:

Site VPS Manager

Organization:

Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-09-15

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

About the Company

Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Valeo creates technology for automakers to make cars cleaner, safer, and smarter, focusing on four areas: electrification, driving assistance, reinvented interior experiences, and lighting. Its products combine electrical systems, sensors, software, and lighting that are designed, manufactured, and integrated into vehicles to enable electric propulsion, automated driving features, smarter interiors, and advanced illumination. The company differentiates itself by being a global industrial and technology leader with a large manufacturing footprint and a broad, cross‑domain portfolio across mobility transformation. Valeo’s goal is to help the transportation system shift toward cleaner, safer, and smarter mobility worldwide.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1923

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