Production Manager

Groupe Atlantic; Borna; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Groupe Atlantic is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all production operations in Borna, Germany. The role involves leading a large team, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement processes within a dynamic international environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a relevant engineering degree.

Leistungen

Fixed working schedule: five days per week

Official labor relationship and social package

Medical insurance

In-time salary payments

Bikeleasing

Qualifikationen

• Several years of leadership experience in production management required.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements in production.
• English fluency and German minimum B1-level needed.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for strategic direction and operational control of production.
• Lead and develop a workforce of approximately 160 employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production Planning

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Production Management

Tools

ERP systems (proALPHA)

MES

Jobbeschreibung

Founded in 1968 in France, Groupe Atlantic grew into one of the leading players in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) industry. With over 13.000 employees worldwide located on 4 continents, 31 industrial sites, 44 commercial sites and 21 brands under its umbrella, the compagny has known a continuous growth over the last years.

We, Thermic Energy RZ GmbH, part of Groupe Atlantic, see ourselves as a dynamic, modern, and constantly growing company.

The possibility of heat storage is key to the efficient utilization of many alternative energy forms. Excellent storage properties, high quality, and durability are essential requirements. We manufacture high-quality storage units for solar heat, heat pumps, and modern heating systems.The portfolio of Thermic Energy ranges from drinking water storage to energy buffer storage, as well as stratified buffer storage, stratified combo storage, and special storage on request.Quality from Germany.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES :

The Production Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and operational control of all production areas at the site. The position ensures efficient production processes, high product quality, on-time delivery, and the continuous improvement of performance, structures, and workflows. As a key member of the plant leadership team, the Production Manager plays a critical role in the productivity, scalability, and long-term success of the site.

1. Strategic & Operational Production Management

• Full responsibility for production operations including manufacturing, assembly, and packaging
• Ensure quality- and schedule-compliant production based on the production plan
• Accountability for KPIs such as productivity, scrap rate, throughput time, and OEE
• Lead capacity planning and adjust resource allocation based on business needs
• Implement and maintain performance dashboards and production controlling systems

2. Leadership & People Management

• Lead, support, and develop approx. 160 employees, including team and shift leaders
• Create and maintain a leadership culture based on trust, clarity, and accountability
• Workforce planning in coordination with HR and cross-functional departments
• Identify training needs and ensure qualification and compliance standards
• Drive employee motivation, retention, and performance through consistent leadership

3. Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Identify and implement process optimizations to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Apply lean principles such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, visual management, and Gemba Walks
• Develop and lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and operational excellence programs
• Support decision-making regarding investments in machinery, automation, and digitalization

4. Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate closely with departments such as Quality, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Maintenance
• Ensure smooth material and information flow across the production chain
• Work with Product Development/Engineering to optimize manufacturability of new products
• Represent production in cross-functional and company-wide projects

5. Compliance, Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with occupational safety, health, and environmental regulations
• Promote a safety-first culture and lead incident prevention initiatives
• Oversee documentation and internal audits in line with ISO and legal requirements
• Support ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) targets in the production environment

WHAT WE OFFER :

• Work in international company and environment
• fixed working schedule: five days per week
• Official labor relationship, social package
• medical insurance
• in time salary payments
• Place of work: Zedtlitz, Borna (close to Leipzig)
• Benefits like Bikeleasing

JOB REQUIREMENTS / BACKGROUND :

Professional Qualifications

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or related field; comparable vocational training with extensive experience also considered

- Several years of leadership experience in a comparable production management role (with large teams)

- In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing, production planning, KPIs, and shopfloor management

- Experience with ERP systems (ideally proALPHA), MES, and digital production tools

- Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements in production environments

Soft Skills

- Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and decision-making ability

- Analytical thinker with structured work style and hands-on mentality

- High level of accountability, integrity, and ability to lead by example

- Comfortable managing change, complexity, and ambiguity

- Proven ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration, and deliver results

- Language skills: english fluent and german minimum B1-level