Head of Production (m/w/d) - Electrical Connectors
Core
Lead production operations for electrical connector manufacturing in an automotive environment, driving automation, industrialization, and continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior production operations leader (Head of Production)
Builds
Electrical connectors and assembly systems for automotive, renewable energy, and industrial applications
Domain
Manufacturing / Automotive / Electrical Connectors
Required skills
Production planning and control, Lean management, Operational Excellence, Team leadership, Change management, Strategic planning, Process optimization, Quality management, ERP systems, Automation concepts
Preferred skills
SAP S/4HANA, KVP/Kaizen methodologies, E-Mobility experience, Digital transformation expertise
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA, ERP systems, Automation tools
Responsibilities
Lead production operations focusing on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost; Drive development of assembly and production systems and processes; Build and develop a high-performance shopfloor management culture; Implement Lean management methods and reduce waste; Initiate and execute KVP, Kaizen, and automation projects; Industrialize new products and transfer assembly processes to series production; Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales on new product introductions; Develop production strategy in alignment with division and group goals; Identify investment and growth opportunities for site development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities