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Responsibilities:Disciplinary head of the plant and its respective functions
Lead, coach and develop the local leadership team and foster a high-performance culture
Full responsibility for overall plant performance, including cost, quality, delivery, output and profitability targets, by defining, monitoring and continuously improving relevant KPIs and productivity measures
Drive and continuously develop a strong safety culture (zero accident philosophy) and ensure HSE compliance across the site and all functions
Establish and further develop lean management, continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness through optimized organizational structures, processes and workflows.
Ensure effective collaboration across all plant functions as well as with Business Units and Corporate functions
Ensure effective capacity, resource and capex planning aligned with long-term customer demand
Drive competitiveness of the plant, including support of customer RFQs and successful project launches
Ensure compliance with corporate governance, policies and regulatory requirements
Drive digitalization, automation and innovation initiatives at plant level
Master degree in engineering, operations or an equivalent qualification
Several years of leadership experience in the automotive industry, ideally in a plant management role
Proven track record in managing production and operational processes
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
Solid financial and business acumen
Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
Fluent in German and English (mandatory), additional languages are a plus
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Vibracoustic SE & Co. KGSkills Required
- Master degree in engineering, operations or equivalent qualification
- Several years of leadership experience in the automotive industry, ideally in a plant management role
- Proven track record in managing production and operational processes
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Solid financial and business acumen
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
- Fluent in German and English (mandatory)
Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.
Freudenberg Group Insights
What We Do
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg. Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup www.facebook.com/freudenberggroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf
