Managing Director (m/f/d)

Kyocera Corp.; Föritztal; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

At least 30 days of paid vacation

Employee events

Company health management

Opportunities for professional development

Corporate benefits

Bike leasing

Job summary

Kyocera AVX Corporation is seeking a Managing Director (m/f/d) for its location in Föritztal, overseeing both special machinery engineering and hydrogen electrolyzer systems. This role requires a university degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and several years of experience in a senior management position within manufacturing or energy technology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and fluency in German and English. The position comes with attractive benefits, including remote work options and at least 30 days of paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in senior management or executive role.
• Proven track record in strategy, business development and organizational leadership.
• Fluent in both German and English.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for two companies: special machinery engineering and hydrogen electrolyzer systems.
• Define and implement long-term strategies for growth and profitability.
• Full P&L ownership, including budgeting and capital planning.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering and energy systems

Excellent leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

University degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Managing Director (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Managing Director (m/f/d) at our location in Föritztal for KYOCERA AVX Components (Automation) GmbH.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Remote work options, at least 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Team Spirit: Employee events
• Health: Company health management
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development
• Benefits: Corporate benefits, bike leasing

Qualifications

• University degree: in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business engineering, business administration or comparable field
• Several years of professional experience: including a senior management or executive role within manufacturing, machinery or energy technology
• Proven track record: in strategy, business development and organizational leadership
• Skills: strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering and energy systems or related industries
• Language skills: fluent in both German and English
• Attributes: excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as hands‑on, decisive and results‑oriented personality

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for two companies:
  • special machinery engineering (~50 employees)
  • hydrogen electrolyzer systems (~30 employees)
• Define, implement and execute long‑term strategies for growth, profitability and innovation in both sectors
• Full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning and risk management
• Represent the companies with customers, partners and stakeholders nationally and internationally
• Strengthen synergies between mechanical engineering and hydrogen technology activities
• Build and develop leadership teams and organizational structures
• Promote and reinforce a strong culture of safety, compliance and sustainability

Equal Opportunity Employer

People with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences work and live at KYOCERA AVX. We believe in the power of the individuality of our employees. We are looking forward to all applications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran (US only).