Plant Manager Director of Operations (mfd)

Hildesheim - Germany

Yearly Salary: EUR 60000 - 90000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As Plant Manager (m/f/d) you will assume overall responsibility for the operational management of our production site in this key role you combine strategic leadership with operational execution and actively shape the further development of our plant in a medium-sized technologically demanding environment.

You will work closely with the Executive Management as well as the Engineering Quality and Finance departments and ensure that our production processes are efficient stable and scalable. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded leader with a strong hands-on mentality who takes responsibility makes decisions and consistently drives implementation in day-to-day operations. Experience in a regulated industrial environment ideally in aviation is an advantage.

Tasks

Overall responsibility for the production site
Ensuring the achievement of targets in the areas of cost schedule quality productivity and delivery performance
Leading developing and empowering the management team and shopfloor teams
Responsibility for budget cost structures investment planning and the economic results of the site
Introduction management and further development of KPI systems to improve performance and efficiency
Continuous optimization of processes structures and workflows along the entire value chain
Close cooperation with Engineering Quality Purchasing and Finance to ensure smooth industrialization and series production
Management and coordination of interfaces with internal and international partners and stakeholders
Acting as escalation and decision-making authority in critical operational scheduling or commercial matters
Ensuring compliance with quality safety and aviation compliance requirements in a regulated environment
Support of internal and external audits as well as assistance with regulatory and authority requirements

Requirements

Completed degree in engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering aerospace engineering industrial engineering) or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in a management role in industrial production ideally as Plant Manager (m/f/d) Operations Manager (m/f/d) or in a comparable position of responsibility in a domestic company as well as proven leadership experience at executive management or plant management level
Proven experience in the commercial management of a production site (budget costs investments profit and loss responsibility)
Very good understanding of industrial processes manufacturing quality and supply chain
Strong hands-on mentality as well as a high level of execution and decision-making capability in an operational environment
Experience in a regulated industrial environment ideally in aviation or a comparable field
Confident demeanor high sense of responsibility and strong communication skills at all levels
Very good German and English skills written and spoken (business fluent)
Chinese language skills desirable

Benefits

Dynamic working environment with the global leader in gyroplane manufacturing.
Comprehensive onboarding and continuous training opportunities.
Supportive and international team culture.
Flexible working hours (flexitime) to support worklife balance.
Corporate fitness programme (Hansefit).
Capital-forming benefits and above-average employer contributions to the pension scheme.
Employee discounts via our corporate benefits platform.
Regular company events that strengthen team spirit.
Free daily lunch at our headquarter.
Overtime compensation and additional paid leave for special occasions.
Unique aviation experience including a gyrocopter sightseeing flight.

Are you ready for an exciting career in aviation Then become part of AutoGyro GmbH.

We are the global market leader in the development production and sales of gyroplanes working with partners in more than 40 countries worldwide. Our headquarters and production facility are located at Hildesheim Airport. With state-of-the-art technologies a high level of in-house manufacturing and a clear vision for sustainable aviation we actively shape the future of flight.

Since our founding in 1999 we have grown continuously and today employ an international team of nearly 100 qualified specialists and engineers. With a global sales network we consistently pursue our mission: to make the fascination of flying maximum safety and the versatile applications of gyroplanes accessible worldwide.

Tasks

Overall responsibility for the production site
Ensuring the achievement of targets in the areas of cost schedule quality productivity and delivery performance
Leading developing and empowering the management team and shopfloor teams
Responsibility for budget cost structures investment planning and the economic results of the site
Introduction management and further development of KPI systems to improve performance and efficiency
Continuous optimization of processes structures and workflows along the entire value chain
Close cooperation with Engineering Quality Purchasing and Finance to ensure smooth industrialization and series production
Management and coordination of interfaces with internal and international partners and stakeholders
Acting as escalation and decision-making authority in critical operational scheduling or commercial matters
Ensuring compliance with quality safety and aviation compliance requirements in a regulated environment
Support of internal and external audits as well as assistance with regulatory and authority requirements

Requirements

Completed degree in engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering aerospace engineering industrial engineering) or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in a management role in industrial production ideally as Plant Manager (m/f/d) Operations Manager (m/f/d) or in a comparable position of responsibility in a domestic company as well as proven leadership experience at executive management or plant management level
Proven experience in the commercial management of a production site (budget costs investments profit and loss responsibility)
Very good understanding of industrial processes manufacturing quality and supply chain
Strong hands-on mentality as well as a high level of execution and decision-making capability in an operational environment
Experience in a regulated industrial environment ideally in aviation or a comparable field
Confident demeanor high sense of responsibility and strong communication skills at all levels
Very good German and English skills written and spoken (business fluent)
Chinese language skills desirable

Benefits

Dynamic working environment with the global leader in gyroplane manufacturing.
Comprehensive onboarding and continuous training opportunities.
Supportive and international team culture.
Flexible working hours (flexitime) to support worklife balance.
Corporate fitness programme (Hansefit).
Capital-forming benefits and above-average employer contributions to the pension scheme.
Employee discounts via our corporate benefits platform.
Regular company events that strengthen team spirit.
Free daily lunch at our headquarter.
Overtime compensation and additional paid leave for special occasions.
Unique aviation experience including a gyrocopter sightseeing flight.

Are you ready for an exciting career in aviation Then become part of AutoGyro GmbH.