BU INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION MANAGER - BATTERY

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Contract Details :

• Job Title : Industrial Manager Batteries
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will
• Location : Troy, MI

Scope : Americas Region

Responsibilities :

• Management of the Industrial team or creation of the team as business ramps up
• Drive continuous improvement, new technology, technical modifications in closed collaboration with Operation.
• Drive industrialization of new project including, new building, utilities management
• Responsible of the Capex budget

• Prepare team to seamlessly launch process, including placing MD in facility on permanent basis
• Elaborate Industrial Road map and ensure action plans are followed.
• Lead new building, extension and all technical items needed for the business development.
• Lead all technical items needed for the Operation Improvement
• Ensures Industrialization of new project with team in order to respect Cost, Timing and quality target.
• Ensure that equipment is fully respected the safety rules
• Team to spend 50% of time in Plant
• Propose and follow technical improvement in operation (KGP). 
• Define with operation Improvement Road map on a yearly basis.
• Ensure support to production into improvement plan realization.
• Ensure support to production during ramp up phase of new project.
• Responsible to build a team as per business needs, supervise and develop direct reports.
• Plan to organically grow automation, welding and EOL test expertise related to battery pack line
• Leads objective setting and assessment process of his/her team.
• Must comply with all rules, policies and procedures.
• Must comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Coordinate Lean Manufacturing training and activities.
• Ensure and Coordinate with operation training of the technical people into the plant
• As member of the industrial team: Facilitate inter-plant and department communication and training to ensure cross plant transfer of experience and information.
• Capitalizes learnings and fosters exchanges on identified best practices.
• Actively participate in Continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
• corrective action activities through participation (lead by example) and training of the workforce
• Responsible to lead the Sustainability and Carbon neutrality activities, road map definition and action plan necessary.
• Ensure that Machine, building, equipment is fully compliant to safety rules.
• Ensure that safety training is organized regarding machine and equipment.
• Build and Follow Yearly capex budget.
• Responsible for the operational cost and Capex budget in his/her scope

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Bachelor or equivalent major in Engineering or Business
• Strong experience in the management of industrial projects
• Minimum 7 years of industrial experience

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.