Head of Plant Management
Core
Derive plant strategy from higher-level targets to ensure customer expectations and company profit while optimizing cost structures and operational goals.
Role type
Senior plant management leader (operations & strategy)
Builds
High-performance production and supply chain processes aligned with customer requirements and financial targets
Domain
Automotive manufacturing (mobility, vehicles, machines, traffic, transportation)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, cost structure optimization, supply chain management, quality management, industrial engineering, lean production, human resource planning, project management, problem solving, decision making
Preferred skills
Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and systems, local culture norms, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
Manufacturing systems, logistics systems, quality management systems, industrial engineering systems
Responsibilities
Plan, optimize, and control plant activities; agree on adjusted targets with business units; coordinate strategies to improve inventory; ensure compliance with legal regulations; align plant and customer interfaces; supervise ramp-up and ramp-down projects; ensure quality of components and products; define and implement human resource planning; cooperate with works council for labor negotiations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC