KROMBERG & SCHUBERT is a global industrial group primarily active in automotive industry, comprises four business units: Cables, Оn-board networks, Plastics Technology and Mechatronics. It provides its products to the largest European car manufacturers (VW, BMW, AUDI, Mercedes, Škoda...) and employs over 38,000 people worldwide in more than 30 different locations.
In Serbia, in the Kruševac region, KROMBERG & SCHUBERT plans to build a manufacturing plant and ultimately employ up to 2,500 workers.
OPEN POSITION in Kruševac
At the moment our company is seeking a
COMMERCIAL PLANT MANAGER
to lead our new Manufacturing facility. This role will be responsible for planning, directing and controlling activities of the Plant, together with the Technical Plant Manager to accomplish budgeted financial objectives. Responsible for HR, IT, Finance, Controlling & Purchasing Department.
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the onsite day to day manufacturing operations, oversee employees, production and discipline, to make sure the plant is running smoothly, quickly, efficiently and safely.
- Optimizing labor and material and equipment resources to maximize process efficiency.
- Obtain profit contribution by managing staff; establishing and accomplishing business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with existing norms, directives and standards (within the Group as well as with the Local Legislation).
- Ensure plant reporting on main KPI’s is carried out properly, introduce targeted actions for improvement and maintain increase in efficiency.
- Coordinate plant planning together with Technical Plant Manager as well as the Board of Directors and the Central divisions of the group.
- Ensure that business, output (quantity, deadlines, performance), cost and efficiency targets are met in the plant - in particular in the assigned departments of the plant.
- Together with the Technical Plant Manager, ensure that the customer is supplied whilst meeting quality, cost and logistics targets (stock management and delivery planning).
- Planning, directing and controlling financial, human resources and administrative functions for executives by following group policies and procedures and in accordance with local legislation.
- Ensure adherence to legality in business activity and protect its legal interests.
- Management of legal issues of real estate related to land acquisition, property management & project execution etc.
- Responsible for senior level decision making, day to day management and strategic direction of the organization.
- Build company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, institutions and employees, enforcing ethical business practices.
Desired Skills, Knowledge, Experiences
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of eight (8) years experience in a Plant Manager role within an Automotive or Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing facility, with main background in finance, HR & legal compliance.
- Ability to manage & develop teams
- Experience in a global multi facility organization is a plus
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
- Structured thinker and problem solver
- Demonstrated record of results
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Leadership capabilities
- Able to travel as needed both internationally and domestically (up to 10%)
- Results oriented for both short and long term objectives
- Hands-on, team player with the ability to perform successfully in a dynamic, demanding environment
- Strong intellect with instinctive business skills
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Economics, Legal or other related field)
- Master’s Degree preferred but not required
SKILLS:
- Fluent English
- IT – MS Office, SAP
Location: Kruševac, Serbia
Application Deadline: 08.03.2017.
If you are seeking to join an exciting Global Company with growth opportunities, we are looking for you. We encourage all interested applicants to apply and embrace diversity within our workforce.
INTERESTED?
Please apply and send your CV in English by 08.03.2017.