Experienced Manager leading operations and production at Hydro Extrusions in Bellenberg, ensuring supply chain efficiency and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
This key role combines local plant management in Bellenberg with coordination of operational activities in Gerstungen and Lüdenscheid to ensure smooth supply chain performance across all sites.
Lead plant operations in Bellenberg and oversee supply chain activities in Gerstungen and Lüdenscheid with a strong focus on service quality and operational excellence to support our sales growth objectives.
Ensure occupational safety, compliance, and achievement of operational targets.
Implement policies and measures for safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
Achieve targets in accordance with the company scorecard.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Inspire and motivate employees in alignment with Hydro’s values.
Ensure employee safety and compliance with Hydro and legal requirements.
Optimize production processes using Lean principles.
Contribute to strategic business development and participate in international projects.
Develop business plans and set operational goals aligned with the HBS strategy.
Define and track action plans to achieve KPIs.
Analyze, propose, and monitor investment projects.
Collaborate with other business units as a member of the operational management team.
Requirements
Engineering degree required.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in plant/production management.
Experience in extrusion plants is an advantage.
Strong leadership and team-management skills.
Ability to build and develop teams.
Problem-solving skills (experience with Lean Manufacturing is a plus).
Excellent communication skills.
Focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Fluent in German and English; Italian or French is a plus.
Benefits
Equal opportunity: Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
We strive to give everyone the same opportunity to contribute and succeed with us.
Diversity enhances our ability to act in accordance with the Hydro Way.
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