Bamberg
Managing Director & Head of Plant Operations
Would you like to lead operations at a key manufacturing site in Bavaria—bring structure, drive performance, and shape global growth? This role can be a perfect match!
YOUR MISSION
- Define and execute the plant’s strategic roadmap, aligned with global and cluster-level goals.
- Own the site’s full P&L, driving EBITDA, operating cash flow, cost optimization, and labor efficiency.
- Lead and develop a cross-functional management team across operations, EHS, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and HR.
- Ensure excellence in plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance—striving for zero accidents and maximum reliability.
- Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and deployment of the Tubes Excellence System.
- Oversee workforce planning, competency development, recruitment, and union relations.
- Lead industrialization and launch of new products—on time, on budget, and to required quality standards.
- Represent the site with key internal and external stakeholders, including global customers and public authorities.
- Actively contribute to global initiatives and collaborate across a network of 20+ international manufacturing sites.
YOUR EXPERIENCE & TALENTS
- Proven leadership in industrial manufacturing, ideally in plastics, extrusion, injection molding, or packaging.
- Demonstrated success managing site-wide transformation, crisis recovery, and operational turnaround.
- Strong command of plant-level P&L, KPI tracking, cost structure, and financial performance.
- In-depth knowledge of EHS strategy and fostering a safety-first, zero-accident culture.
- Hands-on experience with lean systems (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, or automotive-grade methodologies).
- Skilled in people leadership: workforce planning, team engagement, union relations, and succession development.
- Experience launching new products/processes in a high-performance, quality-driven environment.
- Confident representing the site during audits, customer visits, and interactions with public authorities.
- Fluent in German and English
BENEFITS OFFERED BY OUR CLIENT
- Full operational control in a strategic plant with direct business impact.
- Leadership visibility and decision-making authority at cluster and group level.
- Opportunity to drive transformation, efficiency, and international expansion.
- Long-term career path within a global manufacturing network of 20+ sites.
PERFECT MATCH? We look forward to receiving your application!
QUESTIONS? Please contact Indira or Alejandra at: +49 30 233 291 756/757
RECOMMENDATIONS? We’ll reward the successful placement of your recommendation with EUR 500

- Locations
- Bamberg
- Employment type
- Permanent Full-time
- Employment level
- Manager / Supervisor
- Position at
- Client
