GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Your responsibilities and tasks:
The Production Director will lead the manufacturing function, ensuring that all operations meet internal as well as customer requirements and standards. This role involves managing daily operations of assembly activities, strategic planning, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a customer-centric approach. The Director will be responsible for developing a motivated and flexible team, adhering to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements, and embodying GEA's signature for leadership.
Leadership: Develop an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible team by building strong working relationships and ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
Operational Management: Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer projects, meeting quality and delivery expectations, within budget and minimizing costs where possible.
FinancialPerformance: Responsible for financial performance, meeting customer requirements, and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities
Reporting:Produce capacity forecasts and presentations on production performance and improvement initiatives.
Continuous Improvement: Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices, and processes.
Employee Engagement: Foster a culture of engagement by encouraging team collaboration, recognizing achievements, and promoting professional development opportunities.
Safety Culture: Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring that all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures are followed to safeguard the wellbeing of staff and visitors.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met
Operational Compliance: Ensure the function operates in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
Position requires the individual to be on-site 5 days a week.
Your profile and qualifications:
Educational Background
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification – Business Management, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Process or Production Engineering
NEBOSH or IOSH certification – preferable
Professional Knowledge and Experience
Extensive experience in manufacturing and production management within a mid-sized or larger company.
Proven track record of leading large-scale production operations, including managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in quality control, lean manufacturing,
Strong background in budget management, and cost optimization.
Other Skills and Competencies
Proficiency in MS Office 365; knowledge of SAP is highly advantageous.
Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of managing and guiding teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Customer-centric mindset.
Excellent internal stakeholder management.
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
GEA is listed in the German MDAX and the STOXX Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices.
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