Plant Manager (m/f/d)

Genan; Weiden; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Genan is expanding its global tyre recycling business with a new 24/7 production site in Weiden. As Plant Manager you will lead the site, drive safe and efficient operations, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards while shaping a culture of continuous improvement.

You bring several years of industrial management experience, a technical or business degree, and a pragmatic leadership style.

Qualifications

• Several years of management experience in an industrial production environment, ideally with (continuous) shift operation.
• Degree in a technical or business-related subject, e.g. engineering, business administration, production engineering or similar
• Business management skills with proven experience in managing costs and production metrics
• A strong understanding of industrial processes and machinery, health and safety and operational procedures
• Experience and a proven track record in continuous improvement processes and Lean Methods are essential
• A structured, solution-oriented and pragmatic work approach
• Strong communication skills, a good sense of responsibility and a collaborative management style
• Excellent German and good English skills

Responsibilities

• Management of day-to-day operations at the new Weiden production site
• Leading and developing a cross-departmental team (Production, Maintenance and Logistics)
• Further development of processes in line with Lean Management and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and acting as point of contact for public authorities
• Monitoring of relevant KPIs, as well as budget and cost control
• Promoting an open, respectful and responsible leadership culture

Skills

Industrial production leadership

Lean methodologies

People leadership

Communication skills

German language

English language

Cost management

Education

Engineering or business degree

Tools

Lean Methods

Job description

At Genan, we are driven by sustainability and innovation. We transform end-of-life tyres into valuable raw materials - for a greener tomorrow. If you want to be part of a global company where technology and responsibility go hand in hand, Genan is the right place for you.

For our new plant in Weiden, we are looking for an experienced Plant Manager who combines operational excellence with modern leadership, technical expertise and clear focus on safe and efficient processes.

What Genan offers

• Senior management role with considerable scope for initiative
• Direct impact on the performance, stability and future development of the site
• Modern, international working environment with short decision-making processes
• Long-term position in a sound and sustainably growing industrial company
• Working together within a Danish corporate culture built on trust, collegiate spirit and continuous development

Environmental company Genan boasts more than 35 years of experience in tyre recycling. Counting a total of six state-of-the-art factories - one in Denmark, four in Germany, and one in Portugal - Genan is a global leader in tyre recycling. Sustainability is our core value, and by turning huge volumes of end-of-life tyres into new resources, Genan helps solve an immense, global problem. To strive for a sustainable future takes a dynamic and dedicated team; and our more than 300 passionate employees are thus the core of our organisation.

About the job

Qualifications & experience

• Several years of management experience in an industrial production environment, ideally with (continuous) shift operation
• Preferably a degree in a technical or business-related subject, e.g. engineering, business administration, production engineering or similar
• Business management skills with proven experience in managing costs and production metrics
• A strong understanding of industrial processes and machinery, health and safety and operational procedures
• Experience and a proven track record in continuous improvement processes and Lean Methods are essential
• A structured, solution-oriented and pragmatic work approach
• Strong communication skills, a good sense of responsibility and a collaborative management style
• Excellent German and good English skills

Key responsibilities

As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for our 24/7 production site in Weiden: for people, equipment and results. Together with your team, you will ensure safe and efficient processes and compliance with quality and regulatory standards. You will drive continuous improvement in close collaboration with local and international colleagues.

• Management of day-to-day operations at the new Weiden production site
• Leading and developing a cross-departmental team (Production, Maintenance and Logistics)
• Further development of processes in line with Lean Management and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and acting as point of contact for public authorities
• Monitoring of relevant KPIs, as well as budget and cost control
• Promoting an open, respectful and responsible leadership culture