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The Head of Manufacturing plays a critical role in managing all facets of production, logistics, and maintenance within the organisation. This position requires a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and is tasked with spearheading lean transformation initiatives across manufacturing teams. Key responsibilities include ensuring workplace safety, improving on-time delivery, and quality, optimising inventory, and productivity to enhance overall competitiveness. Leading a team of 160 employees, the Head of Manufacturing will prioritise continuous improvement, align strategic goals, and foster cross-functional collaboration to support the company in achieving its business objectives.
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Key Responsibilities:Operational Leadership:
- Lead and develop the production planning & control operations, logistics, and maintenance functions, ensuring alignment with business goals and lean manufacturing principles.
- Drive the company’s lean transformation to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise processes.
- Ensure production operations meet safety, quality, and delivery expectations while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Own plant level operational KPIs to drive performance improvements and achieve targets.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork within the manufacturing organisation.
Strategic Planning:- Collaborate with the COO and executive leadership to define and execute operational strategies in line with corporate objectives.
- Develop and implement medium- and long-term manufacturing plans to support business growth.
- Identify and drive initiatives for process optimisation, cost reduction, and resource efficiency.
Team Leadership and Development:- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of manufacturing professionals, ensuring skill development and succession planning.
- Create and sustain a high-performance culture through clear expectations, feedback, and coaching.
- Foster strong engagement and collaboration within and beyond the manufacturing function.
Quality and Compliance:- Ensure all production activities meet or exceed quality standards and comply with relevant regulations.
- Implement and sustain robust operational quality control processes to maintain product consistency and reliability.
- Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Supply Chain and Logistics:- Work closely with supply chain teams to optimise material flow, inventory management, and logistics efficiency.
- Enhance coordination between manufacturing and procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Identify and develop strategic supplier relationships to improve operational performance.
Customer Focus:- Ensure manufacturing operations align with customer expectations for quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Partner with sales, order management and customer service teams to address production-related customer concerns proactively.
- Drive improvements in lead times and flexibility to enhance customer satisfaction.
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- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within a complex production environment.
- Expertise in lean manufacturing principles with a track record of implementing continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive efficiency, cost savings, and operational excellence.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for a driven manufacturing leader to shape the future of production operations and contribute to the company's long-term success.
More Information
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Carolin Mangold
Human ResourcesRenate Strang
Human Resources -
- Internal Recruitment – We primarily advertise open positions and advancement opportunities within the organization, creating transparent and accessible career prospects for our employees.
- Targeted Employee Development – We actively support you on your professional journey and prepare you for your next career step through tailored training programs, coaching, mentoring, and involvement in special projects.
- Continuous Learning Opportunities – At all levels of the organization, we offer ongoing training and development programs to sustainably strengthen both your professional expertise and personal skills.
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Remote Working
Mental Well-being
Uniform
Paid Holiday
Learning Environment
Subsidised Healthy Meals
Work-Life Balance
Annual Health Check-ups
Teamwork
Safety and Working for the Community
Open and Transparent Culture
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Be curious
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Complete the application
To increase your chances of being hired, please submit a complete application including all supporting documents and relevant information. It is important to be precise, honest, and accurate in your application. We recommend reviewing your application carefully before submitting it and focusing on the quality of the content rather than the quantity of information.
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Resume screening
Please send us your application including all required information. Our recruiting team takes the time to carefully review all applications. If your application is selected, you will proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Preliminary meeting
This usually takes place in a face-to-face meeting; alternatively, the initial meeting can also be held online. This gives us the opportunity to get to know you better and to discuss the advertised position together.
Assessment round
The department and the Recruiting Team will review the interview conducted with you and define the next steps accordingly. Depending on the position you have applied for, a further interview, including a tour of the facilities, may be scheduled.
Contract
If the department and the Recruiting Team reach a joint positive decision, you will receive a formal offer and an invitation to a contract discussion — provided that you also choose us as your new employer.
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Our German site is the second-largest production facility within the company and also features the largest office area of the Texmo Blank Group. In Riedlingen, we are among the most significant employers in the region.
Riedlingen is located in the southwest of Germany, picturesquely situated along the Danube River, offering views of the “Bussen,” known as the sacred mountain of Upper Swabia — a regional landmark that the local community takes great pride in. The local dialect, Swabian, is also a defining element of the town’s culture and identity.