Overview

In this role you lead and develop a production team to reliably execute the production program. You ensure quality, safety, and efficient use of resources while driving process improvements. You work across Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics to bring new projects from concept to serial production and contribute to a lean, CIP-driven manufacturing culture. You will mentor staff, support planning, and uphold the site’s performance goals, with a hands-on leadership style.

Verantwortungsbereiche

Lead and develop the team both professionally and disciplinarily
Ensure timely production program execution via optimal use of personnel, equipment, and resources
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and energy requirements
Continuously optimize production workflows, KPIs, and processes using Lean Management and CIP
Conduct team meetings, training, reviews, and development discussions
Support production planning and assist the Production Manager in day-to-day operations
Contribute to new projects from initiation to serial production and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams

Zentrale Anforderungen

Several years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Willingness to work in a 3-shift operation and provide shift-related leadership
Proficient in MS Office and SAP
Strong communication, teamwork orientation, and assertiveness
Experience in the automotive supplier industry and knowledge of serial production processes is advantageous

Strong communication
Teamwork orientation
Assertiveness
MS Office
SAP
Lean Management

ZF Friedrichshafen