WP Bakery Group USA

Production Manager, Lean & Change Management, Special Machinery Manufacturing

WP Bakery Group USA

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Westhausen • Germany

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About the role

  • Overall responsibility for production, assembly and logistics
  • Leading, motivating and developing production personnel
  • Planning and controlling manufacturing processes, including capacity and resource management
  • Actively shaping and implementing change management initiatives
  • Introducing and further developing Lean methods (5S, KVP/continuous improvement, Kanban, SMED, etc.)
  • Establishing an efficient shop floor management
  • Ensuring quality, on-time delivery and cost control
  • Optimizing internal processes and reducing waste
  • Close cooperation with design/engineering, production planning, purchasing and service

Requirements

  • Completed technical training or degree (Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering)
  • Several years of leadership experience in production within a mechanical engineering company
  • Proven experience in change management
  • Solid knowledge of Lean Management and demonstrable project successes
  • Confident user of ERP systems
  • Structured, solution-oriented and team-oriented working style
  • Assertiveness, strong communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility
Benefits
  • Comprehensive onboarding and support from the current Production Manager
  • Varied daily work – exciting projects provide plenty of variety and offer long-term development opportunities
  • Attractive compensation model with real prospects – your performance is valued and fairly rewarded
  • Thorough onboarding & strong team – our experienced colleagues support you so you feel comfortable from day one
  • €50 monthly non-cash benefit – after the probationary period you will receive a givve card that you can use flexibly
  • Additional financial benefits – we support you with capital-forming payments (VWL) and an employer contribution to pension provision, also after the probationary period
  • 30 days of vacation – because rest is as important as performance
  • Employee perks during working hours – free coffee and mineral water ensure a pleasant working atmosphere
  • Meal subsidy for the staff canteen – enjoy discounted meals during your lunch break
  • Exclusive discounts & benefits – benefit from special offers via Corporate Benefits, e.g. for travel, events and shopping
  • JobRad leasing – stay fit and mobile with your own leased bike
  • Flat hierarchies & fast decision-making – we value direct communication and autonomous working
  • Team spirit & appreciation – our company culture is characterised by openness, trust and a strong sense of togetherness
  • Future security in a growing industry – benefit from a secure job with long-term prospects
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Lean methods5SKVPKanbanSMEDcapacity managementresource managementchange managementquality controlcost control
Soft Skills
leadershipmotivationdevelopmentstructured working stylesolution-orientedteam-orientedassertivenesscommunication skillssense of responsibility
Certifications
technical trainingdegree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Production Engineering