Site Manager Production Center (f/m/x)

Wirkaufendeinauto; Ketzin/Havel; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid MasterCard €50/month

Pension contribution beyond legal

Training opportunities

30 days vacation (after year 1)

Job summary

Wirkaufendeinauto in Brandenburg seeks a Site Manager to lead a production center of over 200 employees, coordinating mechanics, bodywork and logistics. You will drive lean processes, on-site performance, and direct collaboration with Berlin HQ to scale capacity and optimize output.

The role emphasizes building strong teams, onboarding and training, and fostering continuous improvement across the site in a fast-growing refurbishment operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in automotive or production/manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading 80+ person teams directly and indirectly.
• University degree in business, supply chain or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production center of 200+ employees with lean operations.
• Plan day-to-day operations to ensure best-in-class quality and cost efficiency.
• Scale production capacity rapidly to meet growth targets.
• Build and manage relationships with local partners and HQ.
• Implement processes on site and onboard/train teams effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement across on-site performance.

Skills

Automotive experience

Team leadership

Process optimization

Large team leadership

Bilingual (DE/EN)

Scaling experience

Education

Degree in business / supply chain

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

• 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 optimisation 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

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