Plant and Production Manager

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Plant and Production Manager

Country/Region: DE

Location:

Kreuztal, NW, DE, 57223

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Req ID 89672 | Kreuztal, Germany, ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Job Description

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Lead and oversee all plant operations, including EHS, Production, Quality, Logistics, Technical Management, and Lean Manufacturing, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable business results.

Ensure the effective deployment of people, equipment, infrastructure, and materials to achieve customer requirements, operational targets, and successful product launches.

Develop, coach, and inspire the plant leadership team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Drive the achievement of key safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and financial targets, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic objectives.

Lead the implementation of the ZF Production System and continuous improvement initiatives, creating a culture of operational excellence and long-term competitiveness.

Develop and execute the plant's operational and strategic plans, including resource and capacity planning.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, employee representatives, and key stakeholders.

Ensure operational stability through effective performance management, daily reviews, and continuous support of plant operations.

Your Profile:

Successfully completed university degree in engineering, economics, manufacturing or comparable area

Multiple years solid working experience in Operations and relevant Functions

Multiple years leadership experience incl. coaching/mentoring skills

Experience in Project Management

Lean Management, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Transformation competence and organizational development skills

Coaching and Mentoring Skills as well as Business / Finance Management Acumen

Results/Process/Problem Solving - Oriented as well as in Depth knowledge in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Production and Launch Readiness

Fluent in English and German language

Your Mindset:

You are a strong and inspiring leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, you develop high-performing teams, drive sustainable business results and create a culture of accountability, collaboration and customer focus.

Contact

Frederick Dohn

+49 211 584 2019

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