CareerPlan

Head of Production (m/f/d) – Honext x WEPA

KriebsteinFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead the build-up and operation of a new circular fibreboard production plant in Saxony, Germany, turning waste paper fibres into resin-free boards for interior design and furniture.

Role type

Head of Production (Plant Manager)

Builds

A new production plant for HONEXT® fibreboards

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial / Circular Economy

Required skills

Production leadership, project coordination, stakeholder management, decision-making, lean process setup, budget management, English negotiation

Preferred skills

Paper industry experience, start-up experience, building plants from scratch

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Hire and develop the production team, drive the plant build-up from project to steady operation, coordinate with project management and suppliers, make critical safety and quality decisions, set up lean processes and KPIs, manage production budget and costs, negotiate with international partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC