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Palfinger AG

Plant Manager (f/m/d)

5-8 Years
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Job Description

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of production and manufacturing professionals in a homogeneous value-adding area, ensuring operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Implement strategies to optimize production processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality while complying with regulations and safety standards.
  • Coordinate and monitor the procurement of materials, equipment, and resources necessary for production activities, ensuring timely availability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Troubleshoot issues on the manufacturing floor, resolve conflicts, and implement corrective actions to maintain seamless operations and meet production goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including research and development, strategic purchasing, and quality control, to drive continuous improvement and innovation in production processes.
  • Provide strategic and tactical leadership to achieve departmental objectives and contribute to the overall business goals of the company.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and internal departments to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Analyze production data, performance metrics, and KPIs to make informed decisions, identify opportunities for process optimization, and drive efficiency in production operations.

Your Qualifications

The position requires professional knowledge that can be obtained through a first degree (undergraduate) or an advanced vocational qualification E.g., Bachelor's degrees, master's craftsmen, technicians, or other comparable qualifications acquired through work experience. For qualifications on this level, the focus is on acquiring application-oriented technical or process knowledge. This also includes technical oriented and application-oriented preliminary work on the development of new methods, mostly within a certain subject area. Corresponds to EQF level 6, RQF level 6, NVQ level 6, or BTEC level 6. Experience Advanced professional experience The job requires advanced relevant experience, providing the basis for stable, long-term contributions to core operations. This degree of professional experience typically signifies a point where further experience does not yield a significant qualitative improvement. Advanced Professional roles typically require 5-8 years of experience but may not be exclusively limited to this range.

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of production management principles and best practices to oversee manufacturing processes effectively and efficiently.
  • Experience in implementing lean manufacturing techniques, process improvements, and quality management systems to enhance operational performance and product quality.
  • Proficiency in using production planning software, inventory management systems, and other relevant tools to optimize resource allocation and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control processes in the Industrial Goods Services sector to ensure compliance and product integrity.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities to identify production challenges, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Skill in data analysis, performance tracking, and utilization of production-related metrics to drive continuous improvement and decision-making in production management.
  • Leadership skills to inspire and motivate a diverse team, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and drive a high-performance work environment.

Main Communication Partners and Interfaces

  • Strong communication skills and empathy to effectively convey complex production issues and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
  • Social and intercultural competences to interact professionally with individuals from various backgrounds, fostering positive relationships and productive exchanges within the organization and external partners.
  • Active listening and conflict resolution skills to address concerns, facilitate discussions, and resolve conflicts constructively in a team setting.
  • Networking and negotiation skills to engage with internal and external contacts, participate in industry events, and represent the company in professional interactions.
  • Presentation abilities to deliver clear and persuasive messages, tailor communication to different audiences, and engage in negotiations or discussions professionally.

What We Offer

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