HEAD OF PRODUCT CENTER - BODY MEXICOLocation ?????????????????????????????????????????????Tlaquepaque, MexicoPacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA is a listed,internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrellabrand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performancelighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Companycovers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshopbusiness as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with itsLifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at morethan 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billionin the fiscal year 2021/2022.YOUR TASKSLeadershipand Team Management:Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, innovation, and excellence.Resourceand Competence Planning:Develop and implement a comprehensive resource and competence plan to ensure the team has the necessary skills and expertise to execute projects effectively.Closely collaborate with HR to recruit, onboard, and retain top talent and to Identify areas for skill development and training initiatives to enhance team capabilities and stay ahead of technological advancements.Cost Centers planning, financial, hourly rates, Capex, HC resources.Collaborationand Communication:Establish and maintain close connections with counterparts & stakeholders in the USA and Europe to facilitate seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.Act as a key liaison between the Mexico Technical Center and other global teams, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.Active collaboration with cross function areas (QD, GPS, EEX) and OS.DevelopmentProcesses and Quality Assurance:Drive the implementation of efficient development processes and methodologies to streamline project execution and improve time-to-market.Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for process optimization and implementing best practices while ensuring meeting quality standards and other product requirements.Integrate the right technical and skill competences for each Product Center to meet customer and project requirements.BudgetManagement:Work closely with finance and project management teams to develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.Identify opportunities for cost optimization and resource allocation to maximize efficiency without compromising quality or innovation.Monitor actuals to budget (cost absorption, reporting rate, Capex) YOUR QUALIFICATIONSAcademic degree, PhD or equivalent professional background preferable in (electrical) engineeringSeveral years of (international) management experience in the field of automotive technology & engineeringProfound and deep knowledge and background in automotive or technology industryExperience in leading, inspiring and transforming multifunctional international teams including having excellent stakeholder management abilitiesStrong characteristics and experiences with a pioneering spirit, creative thinking and change managementStrong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skillsExcellent communication & presentation skills (English) and capability to adapt to a demanding environment
