Jr. Production Manager

Job Description:

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world's automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles. Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management. With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

* Define and implement the operational plan by analyzing product demand, production capacity, and auxiliary resources to optimize production efficiency while meeting customer quality requirements. Ensure all production routines are maintained.
* Support the Production Control and Planning (PCP) team by coordinating labor resources, machine interventions, shift schedules, and additional shifts as needed.
* Manage the production team, serving as the direct leader of production supervisors, foreman and the third-level leader for operators. In collaboration with the supervisor, oversee salary management, hiring, terminations, promotions, and the development and capacity planning of the production team.
* Oversee production and Operational Excellence (OPX) planning.
* Lead the Continuous Improvement department (OPX), acting as the direct supervisor for OPX engineers. Responsible for implementing, sustaining, and advancing lean tools throughout the plant.
* Manage internal and external OPX Scan assessments, aiming to improve scores and identify action plans for continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), environmental, and hygiene regulations within the production department.

* Define and implement the operational plan by analyzing product demand, production capacity, and auxiliary resources to optimize production efficiency while meeting customer quality requirements. Ensure all production routines are maintained.
* Support the Production Control and Planning (PCP) team by coordinating labor resources, machine interventions, shift schedules, and additional shifts as needed.
* Manage the production team, serving as the direct leader of production supervisors, foreman and the third-level leader for operators. In collaboration with the supervisor, oversee salary management, hiring, terminations, promotions, and the development and capacity planning of the production team.
* Oversee production and Operational Excellence (OPX) planning.
* Lead the Continuous Improvement department (OPX), acting as the direct supervisor for OPX engineers. Responsible for implementing, sustaining, and advancing lean tools throughout the plant.
* Manage internal and external OPX Scan assessments, aiming to improve scores and identify action plans for continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), environmental, and hygiene regulations within the production department

Candidate Requirements:

5+ years of Production chief position in automotive industry or similar. English language proficiency is a must. Understanding of automotive standards and audits. People management. Advanced statistics. Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques