Production Director (m/f/d) Process Industry

Production Director (m/f/d) Process Industry

Reference nr.: JN -102026-7134984

Location: Austria

Contract type: Permanent

About Our Client

Our client is an internationally established industrial group with multiple manufacturing sites across Europe. The local facility is one of the group's most important production locations and operates within a continuous manufacturing environment characterized by high standards of quality, efficiency, and delivery reliability.

The organization is currently undergoing an exciting phase of development. Key priorities include optimizing production processes, developing employees sustainably, standardizing best practices, and strengthening cross-site knowledge transfer. For this critical leadership role, we seek an experienced executive who can combine operational excellence with organizational development.

Job Description

• Full accountability for multiple production areas within a continuous 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Lead, coach, and further develop approximately 170 employees across multiple management levels
• Ensure productivity, quality, operational safety, and cost efficiency targets are achieved
• Define, implement, and monitor production goals, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Drive improvement initiatives to increase time efficiency, yield performance, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Develop and enhance production organization structures, leadership frameworks, and employee qualification programs
• Establish and standardize internal development and training programs for various manufacturing functions
• Foster a sustainable problem-solving and continuous improvement culture utilizing modern Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions
• Support cross-site projects aimed at preserving manufacturing know-how and advancing global production standards
• Manage budgeting, cost control, and capital investment projects
• Prepare management reports and decision-making materials for executive leadership and corporate management

The Successful Applicant

• Degree or equivalent technical qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• Several years of leadership experience within a manufacturing process industry environment
• Proven success in leading complex production organizations within a continuous manufacturing operation
• Strong expertise in Lean Management, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and KPI-driven production management
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development and change management initiatives
• Knowledge of production planning, budgeting, cost management, and performance management
• Experience leading major capital expenditure or operational optimization projects is advantageous
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented personality with a strong focus on execution
• Hands-on leader with natural authority and a strong presence on the shop floor
• Fluent English skills; knowledge of a Slavic language (e.g., Czech, Slovak, or Polish) would be considered an advantage

What`s on Offer

• A key leadership position with high visibility within an international industrial organization
• Significant scope to shape manufacturing operations, organizational structures, and leadership culture
• Direct collaboration with plant leadership and executive management
• Responsibility for one of the company's most critical production areas
• Opportunity to deliver sustainable improvements in efficiency, quality, and organizational capability
• Long-term career development opportunities within a successful international group
• Attractive compensation package of min. 80.000 EUR p.a. with significant flexibility depending on qualifications and experience

Contact

We are looking forward to receiving your application stating your salary expectations as well as the reference number JN -102026-7134984. Your application will be forwarded to the consultant in charge. Please note: We are accepting online applications only in order to ensure a fast processing.

Name: Michael Maier
Phone: +43 6764428355

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