Plant Manager

Pracovní nabídka

We are looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in Hodonín.

This role is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a strong company culture. The ideal candidate will combine leadership skills with technical expertise and financial acumen to deliver outstanding results. Key responsibilities are:

Strategy and Communication

• Implement long-, mid-, and short-term measures aligned with global strategy and business outlook to meet plant capacity requirements.
• Engage department leaders and key employees in developing and executing strategic initiatives and decisions.
• Collaborate with EMEA leadership team, relevant Business Units, and end customers to ensure effective capacity planning and address issues or changes.
• Ensure clear communication of strategies, actions, and decisions to employees.

People, Culture, and Organization

• Lead, motivate, and develop department employees, especially direct reports.
• Strengthen company culture based on company core values and the Leadership Framework.
• Collaborate with EMEA functions managed outside the Czech Republic (e.g., Sourcing, Regional Quality, R&D, Centers of Excellence, Sales).
• Build and maintain a knowledge and skills base within the company, ensuring role redundancy for key positions.

Processes

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and productivity enhancement.
• Implement and sustain MPS requirements according to plan.
• Drive Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement (CIP) initiatives to improve productivity and workplace safety.

KPIs and Reporting

• Accountable for the company’s financial results and achievement of defined goals and indicators.
• Monitor and report performance metrics and present them.
• Collaborate constructively with Finance and other leaders to implement measures for KPI improvement.

Core Competencies:

Leadership & People Management

• Ability to adapt leadership style to different situations.
• Skilled in motivating trat during organizational change.
• Strong presence on the shop floor, leading by example.

Operational Excellence

• Expertise in production technologies: metal transformation, welding, assembly, electrical installation.
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS preferred) and Lean implementation.
• Strong process orientation and organizational design skills.

Financial Acumen

• Solid understanding of financial reporting and cost control.
• Ability to redesign finance processes and ensure compliance.

Strategic Thinking

• Capable of driving industrialization tratégy for new products.
• Skilled in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Direct and Transparent Communication: Keeps channels open and clear.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Tackles challenges proactively.
Resilience: Maintains motivation and trust during transitions.
Results-Oriented: Focused on KPIs like safety, OTS, DIO, and quality.

Preferred Background

• 5+ years in a similar role within manufacturing of large, customized equipment.
• Automotive experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Czech or Slovak language preferred; living near Hodonín or willing to commute.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a key manufacturing site within a global organization.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.