Operations Manager overseeing textile sorting production for sustainable textile reuse at TEXAID. Responsible for strategic development, team leadership, and alignment with company values in Apolda.
Responsibilities
You take full operational responsibility for our Apolda site and directly manage the next leadership level (department heads) as well as team leaders across departments.
Together with your team, you will develop the site strategically and operationally with a focus on productivity, efficiency and sustainable leadership structures.
You ensure close alignment with the company’s strategy and make sure that processes, decisions and leadership behavior are in line with TEXAID’s values and objectives – including their daily implementation on site.
You strengthen routines, establish reliable standards and develop a common leadership approach that is embraced across locations.
You support managers in their development and create an environment in which responsibility is taken and transparency is practiced.
You work closely with the CEO and other central functions and make a decisive contribution to the economic and cultural stabilization of the site.
In the medium term – as part of a planned succession arrangement – you will additionally develop into a role leading Export & Sales within the next 3–4 years and thus take on a central role in the company.
Requirements
You have a completed degree (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration with a focus on Production, or a comparable qualification) with solid commercial and technical competence.
You bring at least 10 years of experience in a production environment – including several years in a leadership role with direct managerial responsibility.
Your German is excellent and your English is very good – you are confident in written and spoken communication in both languages.
You have demonstrable experience leading sites or large teams through restructurings or transformation processes – also under difficult conditions.
You combine strategic thinking with strong operational execution – you are hands-on while always keeping the big picture in mind.
You are strong in communication, able to handle conflict and lead with clarity, consistency and integrity – especially in challenging situations.
You have the drive to develop within the company over the long term – and bring interest and initial exposure to (international) sales/export.
Benefits
Attractive working conditions in a dynamic and sustainable company
Interesting and challenging projects with responsibility and opportunities for leadership
Close cooperation with the entire executive management team
Attractive development opportunities within the company to support your career
Competitive compensation with above-average contributions to occupational pension provision
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