Production Manager

ValueOne AB; Tychy; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ValueOne is seeking two independent consultants for an on-site assignment at an automotive supplier in the Silesia region of Poland. You will supervise production, perform Gemba walks, and ensure production plans are realized on the shop floor.

The role is hands-on, requires strong problem-solving, and collaboration with production, planning, logistics, and management teams. Fluency in Polish and English is mandatory; shifts include afternoon and night.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing and on-shop-floor operations.
• Experience from the automotive industry, preferably from a Tier 1 supplier or OEM environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach and ability to work independently in a demanding environment.
• Experience with Gemba / shop-floor management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular Gemba activities and follow up production directly on the shop floor.
• Monitor actual production versus the production plan for the client scope.
• Identify deviations, bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and other issues affecting production output.
• Proactively follow up with production teams when planned output is not achieved.
• Support the identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• Follow up on production performance and recovery activities.
• Work closely with the supplier's production, planning, logistics, and management teams.
• Escalate critical deviations and risks affecting production commitments.
• Provide regular status updates on production realization, risks, and recovery actions.
• Support the existing on-site team in maintaining operational control and ensuring production commitments are followed up.

Skills

Production Supervision

Production Management

Manufacturing Operations

Production Planning

Production Control

Supplier Operations

Automotive Manufacturing

Job description

Production Supervisor/Manager Taskforce – Automotive | Silesia, Poland

ValueOne is currently looking for two experienced independent consultants/subcontractors for an on-site assignment at an automotive supplier in the Silesia region of Poland, supporting an important client within the automotive industry.

About the Assignment

The assignment is expected to start as soon as possible. The estimated contract duration is currently under review and will depend on the development of the situation at the supplier.

The supplier is currently facing challenges related to production commitments and production planning. The consultants will support the supplier on-site with a strong focus on production execution, daily follow-up, and ensuring that planned production is realized for the client scope.

The two consultants will work in different shifts, with one consultant covering the afternoon shift and one covering the night shift.

About the Role

As a Production Supervisor, you will work on-site at an automotive manufacturing supplier in the Silesia region of Poland.

Your main responsibility will be to support the existing on-site team by conducting Gemba activities and closely following up production realization against the production plan for the client scope.

This is a hands-on operational role for an experienced professional who is comfortable working close to production and taking action when deviations occur.

You will work closely with the supplier's production and operational teams to identify deviations, understand the reasons behind them, follow up on corrective actions, and help ensure that production commitments are fulfilled.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular Gemba activities and follow up production directly on the shop floor.
• Monitor actual production versus the production plan for the client scope.
• Identify deviations, bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and other issues affecting production output.
• Proactively follow up with production teams when planned output is not achieved.
• Support the identification and implementation of corrective actions.
• Follow up on production performance and recovery activities.
• Work closely with the supplier's production, planning, logistics, and management teams.
• Escalate critical deviations and risks affecting production commitments.
• Provide regular status updates on production realization, risks, and recovery actions.
• Support the existing on-site team in maintaining operational control and ensuring production commitments are followed up.
• Work outside regular office hours as required by the assigned shift and operational situation.

Shift Coverage

• 1 consultant – Afternoon shift
• 1 consultant – Night shift

Weekend working hours are currently open for discussion and may be required depending on the supplier's production situation.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for experienced professionals with a strong operational background within automotive manufacturing and production.

Relevant experience may include:

• Production Supervision
• Production Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Production Planning
• Production Control
• Supplier Operations
• Automotive Manufacturing

In addition, the ideal candidate has:

• Experience from the automotive industry, preferably from a Tier 1 supplier or OEM environment.
• Experience working directly with production and shop-floor operations.
• Strong understanding of production planning and the ability to follow up actual production against plan.
• Experience identifying operational deviations and driving corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on and proactive approach.
• The ability to work independently in a demanding operational environment.
• Experience with Gemba / shop-floor management is highly desirable.
• Experience from automotive component manufacturing is an advantage.

Language Requirements

• Fluent Polish – mandatory
• Fluent English – mandatory

Assignment Details

• Location: Silesia region, Poland
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Duration: TBD, depending on the development of the situation
• Work Setup: Full-time, on-site
• Engagement Type: Independent Consultant / Subcontractor
• Shift: Afternoon or night shift
• Availability: Immediate or short notice preferred

Consultant Profile

This assignment is intended for an experienced independent consultant or subcontractor who can quickly integrate into an automotive production environment and take an active role on the shop floor.

We are looking for someone who is senior enough to challenge, follow up, and drive action, but who is also willing to work hands-on with the production organization rather than operating solely at a strategic level.

About ValueOne

ValueOne specializes in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics. We support our clients through consulting services, recruitment, and management consulting, helping organizations optimize their supply chain operations, procurement capabilities, logistics processes, and overall business performance.