Adient

OPS Manager

Germany · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerAdient
  • LocationGermany
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operations Manager

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to lead our production, maintenance and logistics activities. In this role, you will ensure reliable Just-in-Time production, strong product quality, efficient operational processes and a safe, motivating working environment for our employees.

What can you expect?

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com

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What will your responsibilities be?

Ensure required right quantity, product quality and reliable delivery performance to the customer.

Optimize production sequences and continuously improve operational efficiency, quality and cost performance.

Lead all direct and indirect work within the assigned area, including production, maintenance and logistics.

Ensure compliance with legal requirements, quality standards, health and safety regulations and internal procedures.

Coordinate servicing, maintenance and improvement activities for machinery, technical equipment, buildings and outside facilities.

Set priorities for maintenance and service activities to ensure employees and machines can operate effectively.

Drive and implement production-oriented CI projects and recommend improved procedures and processes.

Maintain close contact with customers and ensure smooth internal collaboration with materials management, quality assurance and other departments.

Analyze and evaluate technical equipment and support investment decisions by recommending or declining purchases

People Leadership

Lead, guide and monitor employees in production, maintenance and logistics.

Create a motivating working environment through open, direct and regular communication with employees.

Consult regularly with departmental heads and HR to ensure delivery across all shifts.

Participate in selection and recruitment processes for new employees in the area of responsibility.

Conduct performance reviews and plan individual development measures to improve employee performance and support personal growth

Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?

Min 10 years of expertise

Proven leadership experience in production, operations, maintenance or a comparable manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of Just-in-Time production, quality standards, health and safety requirements and continuous improvement.

Ability to coordinate complex operational processes across departments and shifts.

Strong communication skills with a practical, solution-oriented and people-focused leadership style.

Experience in managing customer expectations, production priorities and cost improvement initiatives.

Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miroslav Luhovy on ​ +421 32/741 30 58 .

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Rastatt

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