Head of Operations

Avomind; Lauter; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A manufacturing company in Lauter, Germany is seeking a Head of Operations to lead operational turnaround processes. You will manage multiple departments, ensuring product quality and delivery while driving lean manufacturing practices. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in German industrial manufacturing and is fluent in German and English. This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to performance improvement.

Qualifikationen

• 10–15 years of experience in operations leadership in German industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineered-to-order or batch production environments.
• Experience in organisational transformation or operational turnaround contexts is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead all operational functions including Production, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, and Logistics.
• Rebuild production cadence and team discipline.
• Drive lean manufacturing practices and quality assurance systems.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in operations

Production management

Supplier management

Lean manufacturing practices

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are seeking a results-oriented and grounded Head of Operations to lead the full operational turnaround of a manufacturing business operating under our client's brand. Known for its long-standing legacy in architectural paneling and glass-fused-to-steel tank technology, our client is now entering a new phase of revival and modernisation under committed new ownership.

About our Client

Our client is a respected European brand in enamel-coated architectural panels and glass-fused-to-steel tanks and digestors. Its solutions are valued for their durability, aesthetic quality, and performance in harsh conditions.

• Architectural Panels: For tunnels, train stations, subways, and building facades, known for fire resistance, low maintenance, and long-term colour retention.
• Storage Tanks: For drinking water, wastewater, agricultural grain, and animal feed storage, offering corrosion resistance and longevity.
• Biogas Digestors: For renewable energy production from organic waste and agricultural residues, trusted for gas tightness and chemical durability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all operational functions: Production, Planning, Procurement, Maintenance, and Logistics
• Lead 5 departments with approximately 80-100 employees
• Rebuild production cadence and team discipline, ensuring reliable delivery and consistent product quality
• Stabilise the supplier ecosystem, optimise material flow, and manage cost efficiencies
• Implement and lead daily management systems, visual KPIs, and structured shopfloor reviews
• Drive lean manufacturing practices and quality assurance systems across panel and tank production
• Collaborate with the CFO and CEO to align operations with business goals and customer commitments
• Develop and coach frontline leaders; build an empowered, performance oriented shopfloor culture

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in operations leadership in German industrial manufacturing, ideally in metal fabrication, coatings, tanks, or building materials
• Strong knowledge of engineered-to-order or batch production environments
• Experience in organisational transformation or operational turnaround contexts is highly desirable
• Deep understanding of production planning, supplier management, and quality systems
• Fluent in German and English (mandatory)
• High personal ownership, integrity, and the ability to lead by example