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
TECHNICAL 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 Commercial Plant Manager to accomplish budgeted objectives and customer demands. Responsible for Production, Quality, Industrial Engineering & Logistics Department.
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the onsite day to day manufacturing operations, oversee employees, production, quality and efficiency, to make sure the plant is running smoothly, quickly, efficiently and safely.
- Manages production, customer quality, distribution and on time delivery of customer orders (JIS & JIT) in accordance with policies, principles and procedures established by the Company.
- Responsible for capacity management in the plant, P&L, plan for operational strategy and plant structure, achieving quality targets in accordance with company's clients' requirements, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- 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 Commercial Plant Manager as well as the Board of Directors and the central divisions of the group.
- Ensure that business, output (quantity, quality, deadlines, performance), cost and efficiency targets are met in the plant - in particular in the assigned departments of the plant.
- Together with the Commercial Plant Manager, ensure that the customer is supplied whilst meeting quality, cost and logistics targets (stock management and delivery planning).
- Identify potential, develop suggestions for improvement and assure the implementation of improvements for processes and structures as well as procedures and methods.
- Responsible for senior level decision making, day to day management and strategic direction of the organization.
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 production, logistic, engineering and / or quality assurance.
- 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% or more if needed)
- 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 (preferably in Technical area)
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.