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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