Production Manager – Textile Sorting
TEXAID
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Apolda • Germany
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About the role
- You take full operational responsibility for our Apolda site and directly manage the next leadership level (department heads) as well as team leaders across departments.
- Together with your team, you will develop the site strategically and operationally with a focus on productivity, efficiency and sustainable leadership structures.
- You ensure close alignment with the company’s strategy and make sure that processes, decisions and leadership behavior are in line with TEXAID’s values and objectives – including their daily implementation on site.
- You strengthen routines, establish reliable standards and develop a common leadership approach that is embraced across locations.
- You support managers in their development and create an environment in which responsibility is taken and transparency is practiced.
- You work closely with the CEO and other central functions and make a decisive contribution to the economic and cultural stabilization of the site.
- In the medium term – as part of a planned succession arrangement – you will additionally develop into a role leading Export & Sales within the next 3–4 years and thus take on a central role in the company.
Requirements
- You have a completed degree (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration with a focus on Production, or a comparable qualification) with solid commercial and technical competence.
- You bring at least 10 years of experience in a production environment – including several years in a leadership role with direct managerial responsibility.
- Your German is excellent and your English is very good – you are confident in written and spoken communication in both languages.
- You have demonstrable experience leading sites or large teams through restructurings or transformation processes – also under difficult conditions.
- You combine strategic thinking with strong operational execution – you are hands-on while always keeping the big picture in mind.
- You are strong in communication, able to handle conflict and lead with clarity, consistency and integrity – especially in challenging situations.
- You have the drive to develop within the company over the long term – and bring interest and initial exposure to (international) sales/export.
Benefits
- Attractive working conditions in a dynamic and sustainable company
- Interesting and challenging projects with responsibility and opportunities for leadership
- Close cooperation with the entire executive management team
- Attractive development opportunities within the company to support your career
- Competitive compensation with above-average contributions to occupational pension provision
- Attractive perks via Corporate Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
Industrial EngineeringProduction EngineeringLogisticsBusiness AdministrationLeadershipOperational ManagementStrategic DevelopmentProcess ImprovementTeam ManagementConflict Resolution
Soft Skills
CommunicationClarityConsistencyIntegrityStrategic ThinkingOperational ExecutionHands-on ApproachResponsibilityTransparencyAdaptability