Activity Manager / Operations Manager

Valeo is seeking an Activity Manager / Operations Manager to oversee the entire scope of activity operations. This includes financial and strategic planning, industrialization and new product launches, operational excellence, quality assurance, and team management. The role involves driving continuous improvement, achieving financial targets, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and optimizing resource allocation within a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

Must Have

• Establish and manage the Budget and MTP in close collaboration with the Senior Site General Manager and Product Line guidance.
• Drive action plans to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure the flawless industrialization and launch of new products, adhering strictly to VALEO industrial standards.
• Actively contribute to Design to Cost initiatives for product and process optimization.
• Achieve and surpass targets for direct and indirect labor productivity, TRS/TRP, and scrap reduction.
• Maintain optimal Net Inventory and meet CSR targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvement actions with other departments.
• Ensure strict application of Valeo Quality Standards/Tools within all production activities.
• Pilot the local Material Steering Committee and serial changes.
• Guarantee correct staffing, competence development, and HSE compliance.
• Manage the dedicated local activity team and optimize resource allocation in coordination with site support functions.

Perks & Benefits

• Company car
• 13th-month salary
• Managerial variable bonus
• Cafeteria frame
• Company health insurance
• Modern site with quality work equipment
• Stability at a well-established multinational company
• Company Canteen
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• School starting support
• ONE package
• Energy subsidy allowance / Accommodation support

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.

We are seeking a results-driven and experienced leader to manage the entire scope of our activity operation, from financial planning and new product industrialization to quality assurance and organization development. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and are passionate about driving continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As the Activity Manager / Operations Manager, you will be a key strategic leader responsible for the operational success of the Activity manufacturing activities. Your core duties will include:

• Financial & strategic planning:
• Establish and manage the Budget and MTP (Mid-Term Plan) in close collaboration with the Senior Site General Manager and Product Line guidance.
• Drive action plans to achieve financial targets
• Industrialization & new product launch:
• Ensure the flawless industrialization and launch of new products, adhering strictly to VALEO industrial standards.
• Actively contribute to Design to Cost initiatives for product and process optimization.
• Operational excellence & productivity:
• Achieve and surpass targets for direct and indirect labor productivity, TRS/TRP (Total Reliable/Responsible Rate), and scrap reduction.
• Maintain optimal Net Inventory and meet CSR (Customer Service Rate) targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvement actions with other departments.
• Quality & compliance:
• Ensure strict application of Valeo Quality Standards/Tools within all production activities.
• Pilot the local Material Steering Committee and serial changes
• Team & general management:
• Guarantee correct staffing, competence development, and HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) compliance.
• Manage the dedicated local activity team and optimize resource allocation in coordination with site support functions (HR, Purchasing, Supply Chain etc).

Let’s Talk About You

You are an operational leader with a proven track record in manufacturing management and a commitment to excellence. You possess the following key skills and experience:

• Manufacturing Leadership: Deep experience managing a manufacturing operation
• Strategic Vision: Ability to set budgets, develop and execute strategic action plans.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex industrialization projects and new product launches successfully.
• Financial expertise: Strong understanding of financial data
• Continuous improvement: Proficiency in quality standards, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Lean principles).
• Cross-functional collaboration: Stakeholder management skills, capable of working effectively with multi-site and multi-function teams (Supply Chain, Engineering, Purchasing).
• People Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

What we offer:

• Company car
• 13th-month salary
• Managerial variable bonus
• Cafeteria frame
• Company health insurance
• Modern site with quality work equipment
• Stability at a well-established multinational company
• Company Canteen
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• School starting support
• ONE package
• Energy subsidy allowance / Accommodation support

Location: 8200 Veszprém, Piramis str. 1.

Job:

Activity Manager

Organization:

Site Management

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2025-11-21

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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

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Our Story:

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!

More information on www.valeo.com

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