Head of Production (m/f/d)

The position holder will report to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for:
• Provide leadership to a team of approximately 150 production associates via a strong servant leadership mentality
• Ensure production flows smoothly through the manufacturing plant
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production goals are met
• Identify and drive cost savings activities
• Install, Train and Support Lean Programs (Visual Daily Management, Gemba Walks, 6S, Total Preventative Maintenance, Standard Work, etc.)
• Coach, mentor and develop operations team
• Manage staffing and succession planning across all production departments
• Prepare the daily work plans in support of overall program objectives
• Provide and support training and educational activities
• Manage resolution of complex technical issues within production area and drive quality improvement plans
• Report and manage daily, weekly, monthly output while working to eliminate any constraints that prevent the team from meeting targets
• Develops and supports the lean transformation of the plant

• Technical Degree, preferably in engineering (mechanical, industrial, electrical, manufacturing, etc.)
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience with metal machining (turning, drilling, broaching, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all audiences including senior leadership
• Strong command of both German and English languages
• Strong ability to manage priorities of self and team
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge and experience with best practices related to Safety, Quality and Productivity
• Strong experience with Lean Tools and Change Management (Green Belt or Black Belt in Six Sigma strongly preferred)
• Experience with 80/20 business simplification preferred

• Exciting Operations Leadership role
• High importance of the role, reporting to the Plant Manager of the 2nd biggest plant globally
• Globally in its industry well-known Top Brand
• Market leading position of the company
• Strong financial situation of the company
• Best international career opportunities
• Direct impact to companies success
• Very innovative products
• Very good company culture (freedom to act, respect, trust, reliability, diversity)
• Task with high variety
• Attractive salary package incl. incentives
• Very good infrastructure, best working tools
• Attractive region for work and live (nature, infrastructure, sports, culture, sport events…)
• Good travel connections (airport, railway, metro)

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