Plant manager

Elektro; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Siechnice, Poland, is seeking a dynamic Site Leader to oversee all aspects of operations. This highly visible position demands a hands-on approach to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing while driving quality assurance and continuous improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in operations management with a proven record of success in lean manufacturing techniques. Join us to shape the vision, strategy, and culture of a new facility and lead a talented team towards operational excellence.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive environment

Opportunities for professional development

Private medical care

Costs shared for sports activities

Costs shared for professional training

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in operations management.
• Proven record of success in a hands-on leadership role.
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage site implementation and industrialization plans.
• Drive operational initiatives to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Champion Operational Excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations management leadership

Lean manufacturing techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related discipline

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Tools

Lean tools and methodologies

Standard Work

Six Sigma

Job description

• Develop and manage the Poland site implementation and industrialization plan in line with the business case
• Develop strategic operational initiatives that drive the achievement of sales, profit, and working capital targets
• Develop and implement the manufacturing strategy and readiness to support business objectives. Establish metrics, measurements and tools to improve efficiency, effectiveness and communication; ensuring the requirements of the customer are met, optimizing product value, reducing cost and ensuring on time delivery
• Build, lead and develop a highly motivated and world-class team. This includes developing an organization to meet the business unit’s goals and manufacturing initiatives, including health, safety, and environmental stewardship; inventory and material, labor/overhead planning, forecasting, budgeting, engineering, capital planning and expenditures, plant-level production planning and control, quality assurance/inspection, facilities planning and maintenance Ongoing evaluation and process improvement of plant reliability and productivity. This includes identifying, developing, implementing and managing innovative, effective and economical production methods, systems and processes Consistently monitor operations and analyze costs to maximize opportunities to contain costs and increase quality, efficiency and profit margins. This includes recommending and managing capital improvements to capitalize on business opportunities, increasing plant reliability, lowering production product cost, and rationalizing manufacturing processes.
• Actively champion Operational Excellence and continuous process improvement efforts across all aspects of operations and ensure that all manufacturing facilities are properly and consistently applying lean tools and methodologies (e.g. VSM, standard work, pull systems, SMED, variance reduction, etc.) to drive quality, delivery and productivity improvements, while minimizing lead-time and WIP
• Manage and control expenses in accordance with approved budget
• Provide feedback to business leadership and HR on talent needs and organizational capabilities needed to achieve higher levels of production improvement
• Ensure development and cross-training of technical staff and support groups
• Participate in annual strategy, operations reviews and budget presentations to executive management

Our requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or other technical related discipline is required; MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred
• Proven record of success as a “hands on” operations management leader with at least 10 years’ experience in similar role with a history of progressively responsible career progression
• Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with world class manufacturing techniques including; Standard Work, Daily Management, 5S/Visual Management, TPM, Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma

Optional

• Experience in Aerospace and Defense manufacturing is highly desirable
• Experience in managing the opening a manufacturing facility is a plus

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a new operation
• Collaborative and supportive environment with positive and inclusive workplace atmosphere
• Play a key role in shaping the vision, strategy, and culture of the site, with opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• Work in an environment that encourages lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives

sharing the costs of sports activities

private medical care

sharing the costs of professional training & courses

• We are seeking a dynamic Site Leader to establish and lead a business unit facility of AMETEK in Siechnice, Poland. This highly visible leadership role will oversee all aspects of operations, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing, quality assurance, facilities, and EHS. The Site Leader will build and develop the Poland Operations team, implement lean manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement to meet production and revenue goals. This position requires a hands-on yet strategic approach, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to shape the vision and culture of a new operation.