Harman

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio and lighting brands? Become part of the HARMAN team and work with brands like JBL, AKG, Harman Kardon, and Martin.

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party speakers, and other audio and lighting technologies, contributing to the success of the Harman Lifestyle Professional EMEA business.

You will join our team in Pécs, Hungary in the position of: 

Production Unit Leader

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role

The role involves the coordination and supervision of all activities within the Assembly area, as well as overseeing production plans with a focus on quantity, lead time, productivity, and quality. It includes coordinating and supervising new product ramp‑ups and process installations, covering deadlines, technology and personnel aspects. The position is responsible for leading, planning and executing projects, and participating in the preparation of decisions related to product, process and work‑method releases, including control exceptions such as deviation permits and change requests. Additionally, it involves contributing to the relocation of projects and existing products or processes to Pécs, driving continuous improvement across all related processes, and supporting plant‑wide initiatives. The role also includes initiating preventive and corrective actions connected to troubleshooting and error prevention.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain and further develop the daily and weekly production reporting system
• Coordinate, lead and supervise the personnel required for meeting production plans
• Execute process improvements and CI actions in production
• Participate in planning, implementation and analysis of production processes (FMEA, MFU/PFU, SPC)
• Carry out and supervise environmental tasks related to work activities
• Work in accordance with 5S rules and ensure compliance
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety, accident prevention, fire protection, environmental protection, electrical safety and ESD regulations
• Ensure compliance with energy efficiency regulations
• Perform other role‑related tasks assigned by the superior

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in production planning
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production and/or quality management
• Minimum 3 years of experience in leading and managing people
• University degree
• English language skills at a communicative level
• User‑level computer skills (MS Office)
• Knowledge of 8D, APQP, FMEA, CP, SPC, Pareto
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Confident manner, leadership skills
• Proactive, cooperative personality
• Independent, constructive work approach, flexibility, ability to work under pressure

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Experience in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
• Experience applying problem‑solving methodologies
• Experience in process transfer or product relocation projects
• Experience in new product ramp‑up or production process implementation
• Strong capability to lead cross‑functional project teams
• Experience working in an assembly or manufacturing environment with strict quality standards

What We Offer:

• HARMAN is offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the dynamic and exciting world of consumer and professional electronics.
• We provide a flexible work schedule that allows you to work from home.
• At HARMAN, we value diversity and inclusivity and foster a friendly and supportive global working atmosphere. We believe in investing in our employees through career development opportunities, professional training, and competitive market-based compensation. As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer a commuter travel package, environment allowance, and interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension, and employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• As a HARMAN employee, you will have access to professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies, internal talent management leadership acceleration programs, and our "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

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