Plant Manager
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer East Europe Manufacturing
Location: Rychnov, Czech Republic
Currently we are looking for a Plant Manager to take over comprehensive management of the production plant in Rychnov nad Kneznou. We are looking for a strong managerial personality with strategic thinking and the ability to manage, coach and motivate a team of colleagues.
Purpose of the Job:
The job holder will be responsible for the complex management & P&L owner of the production plant, determine strategic development using modern tools of lean production.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Responsible areas with direct lead of manufacturing, H&S, Kazien, Facility& Sustainability, Customer Service, Logistic, HR, Technical department, Project management, Business development, operational purchasing, Maintenance
- Responsible for Plant P&L
- Managing through Business Unit Managers and heads of departments.
- Determine KPIs and measure them on a regular basis.
- Ensure smooth daily operations.
- Participate in strategic operation of plant.
- Reporting to headquarter EEM (direct report to COO East Europe Manufacturing)
- Responsible for plant strategic development and digital transformation
- Communicate with customers, stakeholders.
- Any other duties according to superior.
Education, Work Experience and Personal Qualities
- Educated to University degree level in mechanical engineering or a related subject - advantage.
- Experience of working in a multicultural team and in an international environment is essential.
- Excellent English language skills
- Self-motivated to solve problems, curious, focused, taking initiatives.
- At least 5 years’ experience working in a management role.
- Good team player who understands the importance of meeting deadlines and who thrives in a busy, challenging environment.
- Strong analytical, strategy development and deployment skills, communications skills
- Highly Proficient in all MS Office applications
- Ability to take on responsibility, ownership and to work independently.
- Prepared to travel internationally.
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