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

Freudenberg; Eurasburg; A distancia; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Freudenberg in Eurasburg seeks a Head of Production Technology & Automation to lead the global Manufacturing Excellence strategy, focusing on automation, standardization, and digital value creation. You will manage investment roadmaps, CAPEX planning, and drive technology projects to enhance productivity and quality.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/automation engineering or a related field, strong leadership in manufacturing settings, and fluency in German and English.

Formación

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with process optimization and automation project delivery.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills across organizational levels.
• Independent, entrepreneurial mindset with collaborative working style.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and drive the global Manufacturing Excellence strategy with focus on automation and standardization.
• Manage investment roadmaps, CAPEX planning and investment controlling.
• Initiate and lead automation and technology projects; monitor emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Drive machinery standardization and process stability; mentor employees.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Process optimization

Automation strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Educación

Mechanical/Automation/Electrical engineering degree

Herramientas

Investment planning tools

Descripción del empleo

Head of – Production Technology & Automation (f/m/d)Our pages use cookies for various services of our website. For details please refer to the following link: https://cookie-information.freudenberg.com/### Head of – Production Technology & Automation (f/m/d)Apply: Eurasburg: Full time: Posted Today: R\\_00109330**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