Continuous Improvement Manager

About the position

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. What you’ll do: 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. What is required: • 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. What’s in it for you: •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.

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