Production Manager, Special-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (m/f/d)

avitea GmbH; Bad Oeynhausen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

avitea GmbH in the Bad Oeynhausen area is seeking a Production Manager for Special-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing. You will oversee manufacturing, assembly, and final acceptance of technical systems, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

You will lead a skilled team, coordinate resources, and collaborate with design, development, and service, with occasional on-site customer support.

Qualifications

• Technical training with master craftsman or technical degree.
• Several years of mechanical/plant engineering experience.
• Proven leadership in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read technical drawings and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, assembly, and final acceptance of technical systems.
• Plan and coordinate personnel, materials, and schedules.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the production team.
• Collaborate with design, development, and service teams.
• Support assembly and commissioning at plant or customer site.
• Resolve technical challenges in production and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Eng

Technical drawings

Operations metrics

Willing to travel

Education

Master craftsman / technician

Technical degree

Job description

We are looking for a candidate to join an innovative technology company in the custom machinery and plant engineering sector in the Bad Oeynhausen area as soon as possible. The position is for a Production Manager, Special-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (m/f/d).

What awaits you

• Operational management and further development of manufacturing, assembly, and final acceptance of technical systems
• Planning and coordination of personnel, materials, and schedules to ensure efficient production
• Leadership, motivation, and professional development of a qualified production team
• Close collaboration with design, development, and service
• Support for assembly and commissioning projects at the plant and, occasionally, on-site at the customer’s location
• Analysis and resolution of technical challenges in the production environment
• Ensuring quality standards and compliance with occupational safety regulations

What you should bring

• Technical training with further education leading to a master craftsman/technician certification, or a technical degree
• Several years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, or special-purpose machine construction
• Demonstrable leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical understanding and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work
• Proficiency in working with technical drawings and operational metrics
• A hands-on approach, team spirit, and willingness to travel

What we offer you

• A leadership role with significant responsibility and creative freedom
• Diverse projects and customized technical solutions
• Short decision-making processes and a collaborative work environment
• An appreciative corporate culture with flat hierarchies
• Long-term prospects in a successful technical environment