Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.

YOUR TASKS

Steering the global SpecialOriginal Equipment operationsorganisation, taking into account the group's requirements and coordinatingcross-divisional manufacturing, logistics and purchasing activities.
Developing and implementingstrategy for the organisational unit(s).
Plan and approve operationsbudgets, capital expenditures, EBIT and cash flow responsibility.
Developing specifications forinitiating savings potentials and strategies together with those responsible atheadquarters or in the business unit.
Drive continuous improvementin all areas of responsibility.

Manufacturing
Managing the globalmanufacturing footprint in order to meet the production plans in terms of cost,quantity, quality, deadlines and economic feasibility and guarantee continualimprovement.
Ensure, comply with and bear responsibilityfor the COP (conformity of production) requirements defined by the law for theproducts to be manufactured at the plants on behalf of the license holder.
Manage center of excellence inthe global SpecialOriginal Equipment organization and push for knowledge exchange to ensure samelevel of understanding throughout the organization.

Logistics
Lead and manage global and integrated logistics organization for mentored logistic tasks, design andoptimize the logistic processes along the supply chain.
Direct, manage and optimize all logistics resources and budgets within the corporate / business divisional logistics(personnel, inventory, transportation, infrastructure / equipment, externalresources).

Purchasing
Responsibility for the global market situation, coordination, implementation and tracking of global as wellas regional and local purchasing activities for the respective business unit.
Developing specifications for initiating savings potentials and purchasing strategies together with thoseresponsible at headquarters or in the business unit.
Initiate the implementation of relevant measures, coordinate and initiate purchasing and marketing activitieswith regard to the specifics of the global procurement market.

Leadership
Assigning employees and managers according to their qualifications within the appropriate structure;instructing (targeting and motivating) and supporting employees to perform their tasks.
Guide and instruct employees in function-related tasks.
Responsible for performance appraisals and for qualification requirements.
Leading employees by example (role model) and by agreeing on objectives as well as delegating, selecting,qualifying and developing employees on the basis of a culture of trust, effectiveness control to level anddevelop potentials as well as promoting individual competences to fulfil departmental objectives.

HEAD OF OPERATIONS (M/F/D)

Location Lippstadt, Germany

YOUR TASKS

Steering the global SpecialOriginal Equipment operationsorganisation, taking into account the group's requirements and coordinatingcross-divisional manufacturing, logistics and purchasing activities.
Developing and implementingstrategy for the organisational unit(s).
Plan and approve operationsbudgets, capital expenditures, EBIT and cash flow responsibility.
Developing specifications forinitiating savings potentials and strategies together with those responsible atheadquarters or in the business unit.
Drive continuous improvementin all areas of responsibility.

10-15 years’ experience in an automotivemanufacturing environment, including multiple years of experience as plant andproduction manager
Min 5 years’ experience in aninternational environment with inter-cultural exposure
Very good knowledge andunderstanding of the automotive industry
Excellent learning andadaption capabilities
Hands-on mentality
Willingness to travel extensively (>75%)

WHAT WE OFFER

Extensive career and further training opportunities as well as flexible working time models
HELLA in Motion - comprehensive sports and health program
Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
Company restaurants, employee benefits
Company pension plan with HELLA allowance

4-years degree in mechanicalor electronical engineering
10-15 years’ experience in an automotivemanufacturing environment, including multiple years of experience as plant andproduction manager
Min 5 years’ experience in aninternational environment with inter-cultural exposure
Very good knowledge andunderstanding of the automotive industry
Excellent learning andadaption capabilities
Hands-on mentality
Willingness to travel extensively (>75%)

WHAT WE OFFER

Extensive career and further training opportunities as well as flexible working time models
Mobile Working
HELLA in Motion - comprehensive sports and health program
Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
Company restaurants, employee benefits
Company pension plan with HELLA allowance

HEAD OF OPERATIONS (M/F/D)

Location Lippstadt, Germany

YOUR TASKS

Steering the global SpecialOriginal Equipment operationsorganisation, taking into account the group's requirements and coordinatingcross-divisional manufacturing, logistics and purchasing activities.
Developing and implementingstrategy for the organisational unit(s).
Plan and approve operationsbudgets, capital expenditures, EBIT and cash flow responsibility.
Developing specifications forinitiating savings potentials and strategies together with those responsible atheadquarters or in the business unit.
Drive continuous improvementin all areas of responsibility.

4-years degree in mechanicalor electronical engineering
10-15 years’ experience in an automotivemanufacturing environment, including multiple years of experience as plant andproduction manager
Min 5 years’ experience in aninternational environment with inter-cultural exposure
Very good knowledge andunderstanding of the automotive industry
Excellent learning andadaption capabilities
Hands-on mentality
Willingness to travel extensively (>75%)

WHAT WE OFFER

Extensive career and further training opportunities as well as flexible working time models
Mobile Working
HELLA in Motion - comprehensive sports and health program
Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
Company restaurants, employee benefits
Company pension plan with HELLA allowance

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.

Please send us your application through our careers portal, citing reference number req13992.

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
Julian Gök
Rixbecker Str. 75
59552 Lippstadt

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