Site Manager Production Center (f/m/x)

Compramososeucarro; Ketzin/Havel, Berlin; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MasterCard €50/month

Pension contribution

Training opportunities

Vacation days: 28–30

Vendor/brand discounts

Job summary

Autohero is seeking a Site Manager to lead our Brandenburg Production Center in Ketzin with 200+ staff, ensuring top quality and efficient output while driving rapid growth.

You will collaborate with Berlin HQ, optimise processes, and build strong onsite teams through effective onboarding and training. Proficiency in German and English is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automotive, production, or manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading a large team (80+ people).
• University degree in business, supply chain, or similar.
• Experience scaling businesses or ramp-up operations.
• Experience optimizing processes across production, logistics, or shop floor operations.
• Excellent German and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production center of 200+ employees in a lean, professional way.
• Plan and run day-to-day operations for best-in-class quality and cost-efficient output.
• Scale up production capacity from scratch to meet growth.
• Build and manage relationships with local partners and HQ in Berlin.
• Align targets and resources with Berlin HQ; onboard and train teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on site.

Skills

Team leadership

Production management

Operations planning

Process optimization

Communication (German/English)

Education

University degree in business / supply chain

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Company 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 in Brandenburg, you are responsible for the reconditioning process at the Production Center Ketzin. 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

Your new Role

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

Your Skills

• 8+ years of experience within the automotive industry or a production or manufacturing environment
• Absolutely superb team management skills, previous experience leading and managing a large team of a minimum of 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
  

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.

Contact

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.