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Company Overview

Our client is a well-established international company operating in the process and production industry with a manufacturing site located in Saxony, Germany. The company boasts a long tradition in production and is actively investing in the technological transformation of its facility.

Key Responsibilities

Overall accountability for operations, quality, safety, and the financial outcomes of the production plant.
Primary responsibility for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) at the location; ensuring a strong Safety-First culture across all departments and monitoring safety KPIs alongside compliance with all environmental and occupational safety regulations.
Ensuring delivery capability and product quality; managing the plant’s budget, including planning and executing investment initiatives.
Leading all operational departments; driving departmental objectives with an emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and cost control.
Overseeing the fully integrated production process; analyzing processes and cost structures to promote sustainable productivity improvements.
Leading and developing an experienced, multifunctional leadership team; fostering a performance-driven culture grounded in responsibility, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Managing an ongoing energy transformation project at the site; coordinating with regulatory bodies and utility providers to ensure sustainable energy supply.
Representing the company to authorities, customers, and external stakeholders; actively participating in group-wide exchange forums.

Candidate Profile

Degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, or production technology, ideally complemented by business management knowledge.
At least five years of leadership experience in a comparable position within a manufacturing company or process industry.
Background in industries with complex, process-intensive production environments such as glass, ceramics, cement, paper, steel, or building materials.
Demonstrable success in enhancing efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Practical experience with Lean Management, 5S, and Shopfloor Management; strong competencies in project and change management.
Technical credibility combined with strong leadership and communication skills.
Change-agent mindset: actively drives change and confidently navigates organizational transformation processes.
Fluent in German and good command of English; willingness to be present at the Saxony location.

Benefits

Key role offering comprehensive responsibility for shaping the future within an internationally active industrial company.
Attractive, performance-based compensation package.
Strategically significant transformation environment with a clear investment plan and long-term orientation.
Integration into an international corporate setting with regular group-level exchanges.

Additional Information

Shape the future of a leading production site with entrepreneurial foresight, a hands-on mentality, and genuine leadership strength. This search is confidential, and discretion is assured.

Plant Manager (m/w/d)

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