Technical Coordinator and Partner Production (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group; Schwalmstadt; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH seeks an experienced technical professional to stabilize operations at partner production sites. You will act as the main technical contact for disruptions, drive minor improvements, and coordinate Dual Source processes to completion.

The role requires several years in manufacturing, strong knowledge of production equipment and Lean/CI methods, and proficiency in English (B1) with MS Office and SAP basics. Occasional travel to partner sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational training.
• Industrial Foreman (Industriemeister) or equivalent higher-level technical qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in manufacturing/production.
• Very good understanding of production equipment, technical systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good written and spoken English at a minimum B1 level.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to partner production sites on technical and process-related issues to help stabilize operations.
• Act as the technical point of contact for technical disruptions, quality deviations, and unstable processes in day-to-day operations.
• Independently resolve technical and process-related issues and implement minor improvements within existing guidelines, standards, and areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate the Dual Source process from initial request through final approval.
• Provide professional support to the Team Leader in day-to-day operations during their absence, without assuming disciplinary responsibilities.
• Participate in shop floor meetings and LPMS reviews by contributing technical expertise, recommendations, and feedback.
• Support root cause analyses and assist in the implementation and follow-up of agreed corrective actions.
• Contribute to lean, quality, and occupational health & safety initiatives and support compliance with established standards.
• Be willing to travel on business to support partner production sites.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

English (B1)

Education

Technical vocational training

Industrial Foreman (Industriemeister) or equivalent higher-level qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Responsibilities:

Provide technical support to partner production sites on technical and process-related issues to help stabilize operations.

Act as the technical point of contact for technical disruptions, quality deviations, and unstable processes in day-to-day operations.

Independently resolve technical and process-related issues and implement minor improvements within existing guidelines, standards, and areas of responsibility.

Coordinate the Dual Source process from initial request through final approval.

Provide professional support to the Team Leader in day-to-day operations during their absence, without assuming disciplinary responsibilities.

Participate in shop floor meetings and LPMS reviews by contributing technical expertise, recommendations, and feedback.

Support root cause analyses and assist in the implementation and follow-up of agreed corrective actions.

Contribute to lean, quality, and occupational health & safety initiatives and support compliance with established standards.

Be willing to travel on business to support partner production sites.

Qualifications:

Completed technical vocational training.

Successfully completed further training as an Industrial Foreman (Industriemeister) or an equivalent higher-level technical qualification.

Several years of professional experience in manufacturing/production, ideally in the plastics or elastomer industry.

Very good understanding of production equipment, technical systems, and manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Good written and spoken English skills at a minimum B1 level.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic knowledge of SAP.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH