Site Manager Production Center (f/m/x)

AUTO1 Group; Hambach; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid MasterCard (€50/mo)

Hourly pay for every hour worked

Modern workshops and protective gear

Pension contributions beyond legal

Training opportunities

28–30 vacation days

Employee discounts on brands/vehicles

Job summary

AUTO1 Group in Germany seeks a Site Manager to lead a production center with 200+ employees, ensuring lean operations and top car quality.

You will coordinate with mechanics, bodywork, and external partners, aligning targets with Berlin HQ and building strong on-site teams.

This role offers modern workshops, training opportunities, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automotive or production/manufacturing.
• Experience leading large teams (80+).
• University degree in business, supply chain, or similar.
• Excellent German and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production center with 200+ employees.
• Plan daily operations to maximize car quality and efficiency.
• Scale capacity from zero to target max to support growth.
• Manage relationships with local partners and suppliers.
• Coordinate with Berlin HQ on targets and on-site implementation.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture on site.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Process optimization

German & English

Education

University degree in business or supply chain management

Job description

Would you like to revolutionise the way pre-owned cars are repaired and sold? Then join us and take up this exciting opportunity! Our Production department ensures the certified and professional repairs and preparation of our vehicles and, as such, their successful placement on the Autohero platform. As the Site Manager of our new Production Center, you are responsible for the reconditioning process at the Production Center You are the key connector between our different repair teams (mechanics, bodywork, …), external partners, and our logistics network and are in close contact with your colleagues at the headquarters in Berlin.

Our Offer

• You will receive a prepaid MasterCard, loaded with €50 every month
• Your time and commitment matter to us - every hour worked is rewarded
• You can expect new, modern workshops, protective clothing, and the latest equipment
• Your future is important to us - that’s why we offer a contribution to your company pension beyond legal requirements
• Numerous training opportunities and the chance to get to know different areas of work
• 28 vacation days to start, increasing to 30 days after one year
• Discounts on well-known brands like Flaconi, Bosch, Apple, and Sky, as well as special offers on vehicles for you, your family, and your friends

Choose challenge. Choose pace. Choose growth.

Job Description

Your new role

• Lead a production center of more than 200 employees in the most professional and most lean way
• Plan and run the day-to-day operations at the production center to achieve best-in-class car quality and output optimization while staying cost efficient
• Scale up production capacities from scratch to the desired max. capacity in order to keep up with our growth
• Build up, manage and improve relationships within our local network of partners
• Align on targets and resources directly with Berlin HQ and be responsible for process implementation on site incl. building strong teams by providing the proper onboarding and training
• Take concrete measures to improve performance and ensure a strong continuous improvement culture among our teams on site

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience within the automotive industry or a production or manufacturing environment
• Absolute superb team management skills, previous experience leading and managing a large team of minimum 80 people (directly and indirectly)
• University degree in business, supply chain management or similar
• Experience in rapidly scaling businesses or demonstrated success in a leading position within a ramp-up operation is an advantage
• Previous track record of optimizing processes and achieving efficiencies by leveraging production, logistics, or shop floor operations
• Excellent communication skills in German and English

Additional Information

We want to take our refurbishment team to the next stage! Work as a Site Manager (f/m/x) in an organized workshop with the latest technology and modern working methods.

We foster an open culture and set aside conventions such as formal address or dress codes. Every applicant is welcome here, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other source of discrimination. For readability purposes, masculine, feminine, and diverse language forms may not be used simultaneously.