Produktionsleiter (m/w/d) – Fokus Transformation, Automation & Lean
Core
Leading a production team of ~140 employees to drive transformation, automation, and Lean initiatives in steel and valve manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Production Manager (Transformation & Automation)
Builds
Automated welding and machining processes, digital shopfloor tools (MES/ERP), and optimized value streams.
Domain
Manufacturing (Steel & Valve Construction) + Industry 4.0
Required skills
Strategic & operational leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Design, SMED, Kaizen, Change Management, KPI management (OEE, FPY, OTD), Capacity planning, Safety management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Business Engineering, Experience in steel/metal/heavy machinery construction, Hands-on mentality
Technologies
MES, ERP, Automated welding systems, Automated machining systems
Responsibilities
Leading ~140 employees across 8 reporting levels, Driving Industry 4.0 and automation integration, Establishing KPI systems and Kaizen culture, Managing shift models and capacity planning, Overseeing value stream optimization from raw material to final inspection
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC