Production / Technical Manager with Option of Deputy Plant Manager (m/f/d) - Mineral Wool

Medium-sized, internationally active subsidiary of a global corporation.

To ensure our client’s manufacturing processes remain efficient, reliable, and future-oriented, we are looking for a committed leader with knowledge in the manufacturing of mineral wool who brings a passion for modern processes, clear structures, and continuous improvement.

If you know how to motivate people, optimize processes, and turn technical challenges into opportunities, we would love to get to know you.

Your tasks:

• Lead the production department in a continuous 24/7 operation, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
• Analyze and optimize production parameters in a thermally driven manufacturing process to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Develop and implement a Balanced Scorecard for production performance monitoring.
• Ensure availability and reliability of production equipment through close collaboration with maintenance teams for preventive and corrective actions.
• Implement Lean Management methods and continuous improvement initiatives (CIP/KVP) to enhance process stability and reduce costs.
• Optimize resource utilization while complying with sustainability and environmental requirements.
• Support investment projects such as expanding production infrastructure or introducing new technologies.
• Coach and develop shift supervisors and production employees.

Your profile:

• Degree in engineering (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Production Engineering) or equivalent technical qualification.
• Several years of experience in the production of mineral wool in a similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of process engineering and plant operations.
• Experience with automation and control systems (PLC / process control systems).
• Experience in Lean Management, Continuous Improvement (KVP/CIP), and TPM.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate production KPIs and derive optimization measures.
• Leadership skills, strong communication abilities, and the capability to lead teams through technical change.
• Fluent English and at least basic German language skills.

Contact:

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jana Schaadt ([email protected], 06174-9619-320) or Jochen Markgraf ([email protected], 06174-9619-230).