Manager Digital Manufacturing & Automation (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; Schwalmstadt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH in Germany seeks a Senior Digitalization Leader to independently coordinate development projects, drive innovation, and improve operational efficiency across locations. You will advise internal teams, work with suppliers, shape strategy and standards for machine control components, and turn data into actionable insights, supporting a customer-focused agenda.

This role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and global impact, with English language

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; advanced degree may be preferred.
• Specified years of industry-relevant experience.
• Specified years of relevant leadership experience.
• Certifications, system experience, and training.
• Professional-level English language skills preferred.
• Communicates clearly and concisely; fosters teamwork.
• Drives customer-oriented strategy and outcomes.
• Encourages innovation and initiative across the organization.
• Shows accountability for actions and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead digitalization projects: independently coordinate and execute development projects that drive innovation and efficiency.
• Advise and collaborate: support internal teams on technical challenges and work with suppliers to deliver smart solutions.
• Shape the future: research and implement cutting-edge systems and machine control technologies; set new automation standards.
• Define strategy & standards: develop and execute digitalization strategy, identify skill needs, contribute to standardization.
• Turn data into insights: analyze data to guide decisions and improve performance.
• Foster collaboration: coordinate citizen development initiatives with Microsoft Power Platform and engage with internal communities.
• Drive global impact: work across locations to ensure alignment and deliver impactful results.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Industry experience

Leadership experience

Certifications & training

English skills

Communication & collaboration

Customer focus

Innovation mindset

Drive & execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead Digitalization Projects: Independently coordinate and execute development projects that drive innovation and efficiency.
• Advise and Collaborate: Support internal teams on technical challenges and work closely with suppliers to deliver smart solutions.
• Shape the Future: Research and implement cutting-edge systems and machine control technologies, setting new standards for automation.
• Define Strategy & Standards: Develop and execute our digitalization strategy, identify skill needs, and contribute to the standardization of machine control components.
• Turn Data into Insights: Analyze and interpret data to guide decisions and improve performance.
• Foster Collaboration: Coordinate citizen development initiatives with Microsoft Power Platform and engage with internal communities to share best practices.
• Drive Global Impact: Work across all locations to ensure alignment and deliver results that matter.

Qualifications:

• Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
• Specified Years of Industry-relevant experience
• Specified Years of Relevant Leadership experience
• Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.
• Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.
• Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.
• Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.

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.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH