About this role
Position Job Title: Production Manager BG and BU: RPSI - Health, Beauty and Wellness Function: Operations Location: Lenhausen, Germany – on site Line Manager’s Job Title: Plant Manager Contract Length: Permanent Job Purpose Ensure you and your teams conduct themselves safely at all times and comply with all occupational health & safety, environment, quality & hygiene site rules. A key member of the sites Leadership Team supporting the development and achievement of the business strategy. Develop strong, clear leadership and vision, translating the site strategy into the Production department and promote continuous improvement, empowerment, career development, motivation, participation and team work.
Ensure you and your teams adhere to Company policies at all time. Lead & manage all aspects of operational activity on the Lenhausen site. The principal areas being, Production, Assembly & Continuous Improvement. Set & influence your team to achieve all operational targets and operational excellence programmes and deliver measurable continuous improvement whilst looking to reduce costs wherever possible.
- Ensure excellent levels of product quality Job Dimensions & Scope Turnover for the Plant: € 13 M Number of direct reports: 9 (40 staff in total with indirect reports) Scope: Amcor Rigids Principal Accountabilities Leadership Team Member Contribute to the setting and delivery of the overall Business Strategy Provide clear and accurate communications within the Operations & Management Teams on operational performance & continuous improvement activities Production Deliver continuous improvement plans for all aspects of the site operations Responsible for managing site safety, quality, waste and operational efficiency.
- Maintain & use information systems that provide data to develop operational excellence and accurate timely reporting.
- Support the maintenance and development of site management systems ie ISO9001, FSSC, etc.
- Develop exceptional practices to maximise quality, output and minimise waste)/downtime and manufacturing cost Deliver key capital investment projects Be responsible for the management, motivation, development and organisation of the production team to maximise the performance of the operation Actively participate in the development of best practices Operational Support Assist in delivery of agreed company training plans in areas of expertise.
- Provide timely and accurate management reports, information and analysis to support the routine operation and development of the site.
- Attend regular operational review meetings at the appropriate level to develop the process operation Take an active role in developing world class manufacturing principles and assist with the implementation in your designated team.
- Providing organizational support for maintenance and repairs Team Development Develop all team members through effective performance review and appraisal.
- Set individual/group improvement targets that deliver or support the business improvement strategies.
- Uphold discipline and build development, succession plans and training programs for the Operations team.
- Qualifications/Requirements Formal Qualifications and Experience A completed technical college or university degree, or comparable training in the field of plastics (e.g., plastics technologist, Mechanic in plastics and rubber processing) Proven Operations/Production Management experience, gained in a fast paced, manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 2-3 years in a similar role First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.
Highly Desirable: Experience in packaging Specific Skills and Abilities Fluent spoken and written German, Desirable: Good English Change management & problem solving Skilled intercultural communicator, facilitator and trainer Strong leadership & coaching skills A strong hands-on mindset and enthusiasm for technical processes Your work style is structured, reliable, and solution-oriented