About this role
Our common goal As a Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that our premium, design-led office furniture is manufactured to the highest standards of quality, delivered on time, and produced as efficiently as possible. You will lead the overall production operation, balancing customer requirements, production capacity, and resource planning while driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment. Working closely with colleagues in Hungary and Germany, you will contribute to the long-term performance and development of our production organisation. Your impact in the role Lead the operational and technical management of the production department Manage, motivate and develop the production team (team size to be defined) Prepare and implement production, capacity and workforce plans aligned with customer demand Ensure the efficient utilisation of production resources, materials and labour Monitor and improve productivity, quality and cost KPIs while ensuring on-time delivery performance Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimise manufacturing processes through Lean principles Coordinate the industrialisation of new products and the introduction of new technologies into production Prepare management reports and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Hungary and Germany How you can convince Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management or a related technical field Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment Solid expertise in production management, capacity planning and process optimisation Proven experience leading operational performance through KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives Strong leadership skills combined with a strategic mindset and hands-on operational approach Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience applying Lean methodologies in production environments Advanced Excel and data analysis skills Fluent English communication skills with the ability to collaborate in an international environment Enjoy working at Vitra We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy Office design is our specialty - our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time Welcome to Vitra - our orientation and welcome program "How to work better" - our concept for the hybrid working world - enables mobile working in different facets We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs Benefit from attractive discounts on products from Vitra and Artek Do you still have doubts? You do not bring all the qualifications listed? Don't be discouraged: We are convinced that with an eager-to-learn, open-minded attitude, mountains can be moved. So, apply anyway and show us why you are the right person for this position. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and living diversity. Your personality and expertise are the only factors that determine your suitability. Please note that we cannot accept applications via E-mail but kindly ask you to send it via our job portal. If you have any questions, Andrea Bakucz, [email protected], will be happy to support.