Head of – Production Technology & Automation (f/m/d)

000975 EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG; Baierlach; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Freudenberg is seeking a dynamic professional to shape our global Manufacturing Excellence strategy in Germany. You will drive automation, standardization, digital value creation, and sustainable productivity improvements across our manufacturing footprint.

The role requires leading investment roadmaps, CAPEX planning, and the successful execution of automation projects. You will mentor teams, monitor new technologies, and push for process stability and ongoing optimization.

Formación

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills across different organizational levels.
• Innovative and cross-functional mindset with analytical, structured working approach and strong execution capabilities.
• Enthusiasm, team spirit, and a collaborative working style, with flexibility and adaptability.
• Independent working style and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and drive the global Manufacturing Excellence strategy with a focus on automation, standardization, digital value creation, and sustainable improvement of productivity, quality, and process stability.
• Develop, maintain, and manage investment roadmaps, including responsibility for strategic CAPEX planning and investment controlling.
• Initiate, lead, and successfully implement automation and technology projects.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and innovations in manufacturing processes.
• Drive the standardization of machinery and associated processes, with a particular focus on process stability.
• Lead, develop, and mentor employees.

Conocimientos

facilitation

presentation

communication

leadership

analytical

structured working

execution

team spirit

collaborative

flexibility

adaptability

entrepreneurial mindset

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities: Develop and drive the global Manufacturing Excellence strategy with a focus on automation, standardization, digital value creation, and the sustainable improvement of productivity, quality, and process stability. Develop, maintain, and manage investment roadmaps, including responsibility for strategic CAPEX planning and investment controlling. Initiate, lead, and successfully implement automation and technology projects. Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and innovations in manufacturing processes. Drive the standardization of machinery and associated processes, with a particular focus on process stability. Lead, develop, and mentor employees.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification. Relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in process optimization as well as the successful development and implementation of automation and technology strategies. Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills across different organizational levels. Innovative and cross-functional mindset combined with an analytical, structured working approach and strong execution capabilities. Enthusiasm, team spirit, and a collaborative working style, combined with flexibility and adaptability. Independent working style and entrepreneurial mindset. Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken. Prior leadership experience is desirable.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.