International leadership role with high impact and ownership
High-visibility position with long-term career growth
Firmenprofil
Our client is an internationally established industrial group with multiple manufacturing sites across Europe. The local facility is one of the group's most important production locations and operates within a continuous manufacturing environment characterized by high standards of quality, efficiency, and delivery reliability.
The organization is currently undergoing an exciting phase of development. Key priorities include optimizing production processes, developing employees sustainably, standardizing best practices, and strengthening cross-site knowledge transfer. For this critical leadership role, we seek an experienced executive who can combine operational excellence with organizational development.
Aufgabengebiet
Full accountability for multiple production areas within a continuous 24/7 manufacturing environment
Lead, coach, and further develop approximately 170 employees across multiple management levels
Ensure productivity, quality, operational safety, and cost efficiency targets are achieved
Define, implement, and monitor production goals, KPIs, and performance metrics
Drive improvement initiatives to increase time efficiency, yield performance, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Develop and enhance production organization structures, leadership frameworks, and employee qualification programs
Establish and standardize internal development and training programs for various manufacturing functions




Foster a sustainable problem-solving and continuous improvement culture utilizing modern Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions
Support cross-site projects aimed at preserving manufacturing know-how and advancing general production standards
Manage budgeting, cost control, and capital investment projects
Prepare management reports and decision-making materials for executive leadership and corporate management
Anforderungsprofil
Degree or equivalent technical qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
Several years of leadership experience within a manufacturing process industry environment
Proven success in leading complex production organizations within a continuous manufacturing operation
Strong expertise in Lean Management, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and KPI-driven production management
Demonstrated experience in organizational development and change management initiatives
Knowledge of production planning, budgeting, cost management, and performance management
Experience leading major capital expenditure or operational optimization projects is advantageous
Analytical, structured,



and solution-oriented personality with a strong focus on execution
Hands-on leader with natural authority and a strong presence on the shop floor
Fluent English skills; knowledge of a Slavic language (e.g., Czech, Slovak, or Polish) would be considered an advantage
Vergütungspaket
A key leadership position with high visibility within an international industrial organization
Significant scope to shape manufacturing operations, organizational structures, and leadership culture
Direct collaboration with plant leadership and executive management
Responsibility for one of the company's most critical production areas
Opportunity to deliver sustainable improvements in efficiency, quality, and organizational capability
Long-term career development opportunities within a successful international group
Attractive compensation package of min. ****** EUR p.a. with significant flexibility depending on qualifications and experience
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Diplom/Abschluss in Chemie-/Prozess-/Maschinenbau-/Industrieingenieurwesen
Leadership, Lean Management, Change Management, KPI-Management, Problemlösungsfähigkeit, Shop Floor Präsenz, Englisch fließend, Slawische Sprache vorteilhaft
Gesamtverantwortung für mehrere Produktionsbereiche in einem durchgehenden 24/7-Verbrauchs-/Herstellungsumfeld., Führen, Coachen und Weiterentwicklung von ca. 170 Mitarbeitenden über mehrere Führungsebenen., Sicherstellung von Produktivität, Qualität, Sicherheit und Kostenoptimierung., Definition, Implementierung und Überwachung von Produktionszielen, KPIs und Leistungskennzahlen.

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