Head of Production
Core
Lead and scale European manufacturing operations for advanced defense systems, establishing high-volume production lines and building a world-class manufacturing organization.
Role type
Senior leadership manufacturing executive (Head of Production)
Builds
High-rate production of advanced defense systems (precision strike weapons)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing leadership, greenfield facility setup, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, production planning, capacity planning, cross-functional team building, regulatory compliance, factory layout design, automation strategy, DFM/DFA collaboration, KPI development, operational excellence
Preferred skills
Defense program experience, NATO/European defense requirements, German manufacturing regulations, highly automated production lines, ERP/MRP/MES systems, global manufacturing strategy
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, MES platforms, production planning software
Responsibilities
Stand up and scale European production lines for high-volume manufacturing; Build and develop the European Production organization; Ensure compliance with German employment law and works council requirements; Partner with executive leadership on global manufacturing strategy; Establish scalable manufacturing processes for throughput and efficiency; Own production planning, capacity planning, and factory execution; Lead factory layout, line design, equipment selection, and automation strategy; Represent the company with customers, government stakeholders, and suppliers; Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives. (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-94-F6C-head-of-production)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope