Head of Product Center Ad

**HEAD OF PRODUCT CENTER AD & BODY MEXICO**

Location Tlaquepaque, Mexico
**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**

Leadership and Team Management:

- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, innovation, and excellence.

Resource and 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.

Collaboration and 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.

Development Processes 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.

Budget Management:

- 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 QUALIFICATIONS**
- Academic degree, PhD or equivalent professional background preferable in (electrical) engineering
- Several years of (international) management experience in the field of automotive technology & engineering
- Profound and deep knowledge and background in automotive or technology industry
- Experience in leading, inspiring and transforming multifunctional international teams including having excellent stakeholder management abilities
- Strong characteristics and experiences with a pioneering spirit, creative thinking and change management
- Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication & presentation skills (English) and capability to adapt to a demanding environment

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

**HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.**
Alfonso Chacon

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