Global automotive electrical systems and cable harness manufacturer
Kromberg & Schubert manufactures electrical systems, cable harnesses, and plastic components for automotive OEMs across 40+ locations. The company is mid-cycle through a major ERP modernization (SAP plant accounting harmonization, cost center migration, plant group integration), while simultaneously wrestling with manufacturing standardization — machine hour rate calculation and process optimization appear across both projects and pain points. Hiring velocity is accelerating, heavily skewed toward interns and junior roles in logistics and engineering, suggesting either volume capacity scaling or a retention/skill-gap challenge in core production functions.
Kromberg & Schubert is a privately held, German-headquartered automotive supplier founded in 1902. The company operates as one of the global leaders in electrical harnesses, wiring systems, and plastic components for the automotive industry, with over 50,000 employees across more than 40 facilities worldwide. The organization maintains a decentralized, flat-hierarchy culture focused on early-stage market trend recognition and customer-specific solutions. Current operational focus spans SAP-based financial systems integration across distributed plants, quality documentation standardization (VDA/PPAP compliance), and procurement optimization for spare parts.
Primary stack is SAP (ERP), Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), C++, and Linux/UNIX for development and operations. No public cloud or modern data platforms listed.
Core projects center on ERP modernization: SAP plant accounting harmonization, cost center system transition, and plant group integration. Parallel initiatives include machine hour rate standardization, quality failure documentation (VDA/PPAP), and global procurement optimization.
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