Head of Tool Maintenance

Lmg Gmbh; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 68,508 - 91,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Vacation pay and Christmas bonus

Cafeteria with discounted meals

Bicycle leasing

Health and wellness subsidy

Corporate Benefits portal

Employee referral bonus

Autonomous work with flexible hours

Job summary

Lmg Gmbh in Hoym, Saxony-Anhalt seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee the operational area and department staff, driving discipline, performance, and continuous improvement.

You will organize shop-floor management, document competency matrices, develop staff development plans, and coordinate tool procurement, budgeting, and process optimizations across teams. Fluent German (C1) and strong English required; track record in cost control and profitability is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German (C1) and advanced English required.
• Strong leadership and results orientation with team development experience.
• Budget control, cost awareness, and profitability improvement skills.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and shop-floor leadership.

Responsibilities

• Disciplinary and technical leadership for the operational area and department staff.
• Organize shop-floor management and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Maintain training records and coordinate competency matrices.
• Develop, implement, and update tooling specifications and standards.
• Oversee acceptance, adjustment, and inspection of tooling.
• Initiate process improvements and production of fixtures/tools.
• Coordinate resources and monitor schedules with work planning.

Skills

Tool management

MS Office

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assume full responsibility for the smooth operation of all technical equipment and systems in the assigned area

Work Schedule Model

Full-time; 40 hours per week under a flex-time schedule

Location

Hoym

Main Responsibilities

• Disciplinary and technical leadership responsibility for the operational area and the department's employees
• Participation in the organization of shop-floor management and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations
• Maintaining training records and assisting with the planning, coordination, and documentation of the competency matrix
• Developing, implementing, and updating changes, tooling specifications, and standards
• Overseeing the final acceptance, adjustment, and inspection of delivered tools
• Initiating and documenting process optimizations
• Initiating the production of fixtures and auxiliary tools
• Implementing improvement measures based on 8D reports and internal complaints
• Organizing work and coordinating and monitoring schedules
• Providing or ordering tools from the external warehouse in consultation with the work planning department
• Responsibility for achieving sub-goals and quality standards
• Creating staff development plans and qualification matrices, and conducting performance reviews
• Collaborating with and supporting other departments
• Ensuring and maintaining order and cleanliness in one's own work area

Required IT Skills

• Knowledge of tool management
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications

Other

• Progressive way of thinking and acting
• Affinity for numbers and a high degree of conscientiousness
• Analytical, goal-oriented approach with a strong understanding of processes
• Leadership qualities with a strong focus on goals, results, and solutions
• Financial expertise in budgeting, cost control, and profitability improvement
• Exceptionally strong sense of personal responsibility
• Analytical thinking; ability to work independently and in a structured manner
• Fluency in German and an advanced level of English (at least C1)
• Experience leading teams
• At least 4 years of college education and several years of relevant professional experience
• Salary structure based on the IG Metall collective bargaining agreement for Saxony-Anhalt
• 30 days of vacation
• Vacation pay and Christmas bonus
• A cafeteria with discounted meals and free fruit
• Bicycle leasing
• Access to the Corporate Benefits portal
• Employee referral bonus
• Subsidy for health and wellness programs (e.g., gym membership) and voluntary pension contributions
• Autonomous work and flexible hours
• You'll have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally and help shape the future of the company
• Quick decision-making thanks to close collaboration, an open corporate culture, and a flat hierarchy