Site Director / Plant Manager

Morgan Latif | B Corp™; Bielefeld; Sur place; EUR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Morgan Latif partners with a private equity-backed electronics and mechatronics manufacturer to appoint a Site Director for a strategic German operation. The role commands full P&L accountability and oversight of Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR and Finance, driving a lean transformation in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

The successful candidate will implement daily management systems, elevate leadership capability and deliver measurable improvements in productivity,

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of senior site leadership experience within discrete manufacturing.
• Full site-level P&L responsibility within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record of leading operational, cultural and organisational transformation.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience establishing KPI-driven daily management systems, including SQDIP or SQDCP.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, flow production, visual management and structured problem solving.
• Ability to translate Lean tools into measurable improvements in productivity, quality, inventory, lead time and delivery performance.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Credibility to engage with employees from shop floor to Group executives and investors.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong commercial and strategic judgment.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification would be highly advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead comprehensive operational transformation across the site.
• Transition manufacturing from batch to single-piece flow.
• Foster ownership, accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Improve productivity and delivery performance (cycle time, on-time, OTIF).
• Establish a robust site operating model with daily management and SQDIP/SQDCP.
• Strengthen problem-solving capability using A3, 4-box, 5 Whys and root cause analysis.
• Increase inventory turns while improving deliverability and service levels.
• Develop visual management, tiered accountability and KPI-driven routines.
• Elevate labour productivity, stability, quality and efficiency.
• Build site leadership capability and a strong performance culture.
• Lead Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR and Finance with matrixed structure.
• Collaborate with Group leadership and PE stakeholders to meet financial objectives.

Connaissances

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

KPI-driven management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Lean tools

German language

English language

Formation

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Outils

SQDIP

SQDCP

A3

5 Whys

Root cause analysis

Description du poste

Morgan Latif is a specialist leadership search & development consultancy. We partner with clients across the Medical & Dental Technology, Packaging, Consumer, and Industrial Technology sectors to support their transformation and diversity objectives. Our mission is to combine traditional recruitment and coaching methodologies with innovative technology to deliver tailored solutions to both clients and candidates.

Position Overview

Morgan Latif is partnering with a private equity-backed electronics and mechatronics manufacturer to appoint a Site Director for a strategically important operation in Germany.

The site employs approximately 270 people and generates annual revenues of around €63 million. Its production environment is characterised by low-volume, high-mix manufacturing, with a significant proportion of manual assembly processes.

Reporting into the Group leadership team, the Site Director will hold full responsibility for the performance of the operation, including site-level P&L ownership and leadership of all local functions. This is a highly visible transformation mandate requiring a hands-on, commercially minded manufacturing leader who can strengthen operational discipline, build organisational capability and embed a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.

The Challenge

The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive operational transformation across the site, with key priorities including:

• Transitioning the manufacturing model from traditional batch production towards single-piece flow
• Creating a culture of ownership, accountability, engagement and continuous improvement across the shop floor
• Improving productivity and customer delivery performance, including cycle time, on-time delivery and OTIF
• Establishing a robust site operating model supported by structured daily management and SQDIP principles
• Strengthening problem-solving capability through the consistent use of tools such as A3, 4-box, 5 Whys and root cause analysis
• Increasing inventory turns while simultaneously improving deliverability and service levels
• Developing visual management, tiered accountability and KPI-driven performance routines
• Improving labour productivity, process stability, quality and operational efficiency
• Building the capability of the site leadership team and creating a stronger performance culture
• Leading all local functions, including Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR and Finance, with HR and Finance matrixed into the wider Group structure
• Working closely with Group leadership and private equity stakeholders to deliver the site’s operational and financial objectives

Candidate Profile

We are interested in speaking with established manufacturing leaders who can demonstrate:

• At least 10 years of senior site leadership experience within discrete manufacturing
• Full site-level P&L responsibility within a complex manufacturing environment
• A strong track record of leading operational, cultural and organisational transformation
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience establishing KPI-driven daily management systems, including SQDIP or SQDCP
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, flow production, visual management and structured problem solving
• The ability to translate Lean tools into measurable improvements in productivity, quality, inventory, lead time and delivery performance
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management capability
• The credibility to engage effectively with employees at every level, from the shop floor through to Group executives and investors
• A practical, hands‑on leadership style combined with strong commercial and strategic judgement
• Fluent German and English language skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification would be highly advantageous.

Although the site operates within a low-volume, high-mix environment, we are also open to candidates from high-volume, low-mix manufacturing backgrounds who possess a particularly strong Lean toolbox and can successfully adapt flow principles to a more complex production setting.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a substantial German manufacturing operation and make a visible, long-term impact through operational excellence, cultural transformation and disciplined execution.