Head of Production

Our partner is a German company located in Sibiu producing high-end mechatronics.

The Romanian location started production in 2006, presently relying on the sustained work and talent of 1600 employees. Operations are carried out in two factories and fall in two main operational units: Human Machine Interface and Entry Authorization Systems. Both units have the necessary technologies (Electronics, Injection Plastic Molding, Assembly, Laser) and are supported by a Technology Unit, which provides Technological Expertise, Maintenance and additional Painting & Laser services.

Main Responsibilities:
- Supervising and coordinating the entire production process, ensuring that production objectives are efficiently achieved and in accordance with established quality standards.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring strategies to optimize production and reduce costs.
- Managing the production team, providing support, guidance, and constant feedback to ensure maximum employee performance.
- Training, evaluating, coordinating, and organizing the team, developing and implementing professional development measures.
- Coordinating and monitoring production activities (corrective, preventive, and predictive), developing/revising action plans, defining and monitoring spare parts and stocks.
- KPI management: defining, tracking, and ensuring the achievement of production performance indicators.
- Monitoring material and equipment stocks, ensuring that necessary resources are constantly available.
- Close collaboration with internal departments to ensure efficient communication and smooth operation of the entire production process.
- Implementing and complying with health and safety regulations in the factory.

Requirements:
- Higher technical education: automation, electronics, electrical engineering, mechanics.
- Relevant previous experience (5 years) in production, with leadership positions; experience in the automotive industry is an advantage.
- Results-oriented with a proven ability to work under pressure.
- Solid knowledge of production equipment operation and technological processes.
- Proficiency in English, advanced level.
- Knowledge of German is an advantage.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-assessment knowledge.