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

Freudenberg Group; Eurasburg; Presencial; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Freudenberg Group seeks a Manufacturing Excellence leader to advance automation, standardization, and digital value creation across global operations. The role focuses on productivity, quality, and process stability.

You will shape investment roadmaps, lead automation projects, evaluate new technologies, and mentor teams while collaborating across functions in a dynamic industrial setting.

Formación

• Degree in Mechanical/Automation/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing process optimization and automation strategy.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and drive global Manufacturing Excellence strategy focusing on automation, standardization, and process stability.
• Lead investment roadmaps, CAPEX planning and investment controlling.
• Initiate and implement automation and technology projects.
• Monitor emerging technologies and innovations in manufacturing.
• Drive machinery standardization and related processes.
• Lead, develop, and mentor employees.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independent work

German & English

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.

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