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Head of Production; m​/f​/d

Job in Germany, Pike County, Ohio, USA
Listing for: Odenwald-Chemie GmbH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Head of Production (m/f/d)
Location: Germany

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

Head of Production (m/f/d)
Your responsibilities
  • 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
What we expect
  • 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
What we offer
  • 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
Did we arouse your interest?

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

Odenwald Insulation GmbH
Hirschhorner Str. 47
D - 69239 Neckarsteinach
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