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Location:
Suzhou - Jiangsu, China
Job Family:
Manufacturing
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
M3
Job ID:
R-48300-2025

Description & Requirements

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

  • Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience.
  • Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence.
  • Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of success with hands-on execution in managing and controlling the production department to meet plant business needs. Work closely with other department colleague for planning, urgent material track, OTD, product quality control, safety, trouble shotting, employee development.

What You Will Do

  • Be responsible for on-time delivery, product quality and production cost efficiency to meet business objectives and achieve the targets of annual budget and production KPIs.
  • Cooperating with support team to optimize the manufacturing process by improving personal skills, equipment, tools and flow layout to approach the best quality & efficiency. Be responsible for continuous improvement of production line through eliminating waste.
  • Analyze staffing and production goals, make reasonable staffing suggestions, and propose workshop personnel development and retention plans.
  • Organize daily production meetings, follow up improvement action plan. Coordinate with others to fix the issue during production.
  • Maintains good labor relations with employees in accordance with contract, plant rules and regulations.
  • Monitor the implementation of EHS police in production process, make sure a safety environment to achieved operation. Maintain proper 5S standards in production areas.
  • Any other jobs assigned by superior leaders.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Bachelor degree or master’s degree in MBA, Business, Engineering, Mechanical, Management etc.
  • 10+ years related experience in Production Management area, with a focus on automotive products delivery and a track record of improving production operation and reducing costs.
  • Systems thinking/mindset, including the ability to create an understanding of a larger system by examining linkages and interactions between components.
  • Demonstrate ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others.
  • Fluent English in both written and oral communication.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global matrixed organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, facilitation, presentation skills and analytical skills.
  • Be familiar with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Can work overtime when business is necessary.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment.
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
  • Competitive wellness benefits.
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)


Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com