Head of Production; m​/f​/d

Odenwald Insulation – over 70 years of innovation based on tradition. With 300 employees
, we develop foam and nonwoven solutions that set standards worldwide – for the automotive, construction, and industrial sectors
. Fast. Flexible. Collaborative.
Strong locally, globally networked – we transform plastics into solutions
.

Drive efficiency, innovation, and team success in an international environment.

For our production facility in Kadaň, Czech Republic we are looking for a

• Ensure smooth and efficient production operations with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S)
• Manage and develop a high-performing production team - including supervisors and technical support staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth
• Plan and optimize production capacity, resources, and workflows to ensure 100% on-time delivery
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics and Planning teams in Czech Republic and Germany
• Control and optimization of the entire production processes taking KPI`s into account

• At least 5 years of experience in an international production management role, ideally in the automotive industry
• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating larger teams
• Strong result orientation with a proven ability to deliver on targets and drive measurable improvements
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (Lean, 5S, etc.) and a passion for continuous improvement
• English or German at a communicative level (minimum B2); both languages a plus

• A key leadership role in a growing company and an international environment
• The opportunity to shape the future of our production through automation and digitalization initiatives
• Competitive financial compensation and the chance to make a tangible impact on company performance

Then apply now! We look forward to hearing from you!

Odenwald Insulation GmbH
Hirschhorner Str. 47
D - 69239 Neckarsteinach
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