Senior Manager Manufacturing (m/w/d)

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Hausach, Baden-Württemberg, DEU
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Other • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Responsible for leading production and toolmaking in a metal forming plant, focusing on quality, delivery, efficiency, and team development while driving lean initiatives and continuous improvements.
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Job Posting Title

Senior Manager Manufacturing (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

DEUTSCH
• Verantwortet die Bereiche Produktion und Werkzeugbau unseres Metallumformungswerks – mit Einfluss auf Qualität, Liefertreue, Effizienz und die strategische Weiterentwicklung des Standorts
• Führt und entwickelt ein Team aus mehreren Führungsebenen, treibt kontinuierliche Verbesserungen, Lean Initiativen und Zusammenarbeit über alle zentralen Schnittstellen hinweg
ENGLISH
• Responsible for the Production and Toolmaking areas of our metal forming plant—impacting quality, on-time delivery, efficiency, and the site’s strategic development.
• Leads and develops a multi-level leadership team, drives continuous improvement and lean initiatives, and fosters collaboration across all key interfaces.

Job Description:

DEUTSCH

  • Plant, gestaltet und optimiert alle Produktionsbereiche mit Fokus auf Qualität, Liefertreue und hoher Gesamtanlageneffektivität (OEE).
  • Führt und entwickelt das gesamte Produktionsteam, einschließlich Bereichs- und Schichtleitungen, durch Befähigung, Training und individuelle Entwicklungsmaßnahmen.
  • Optimiert Produktionsprozesse, Wertströme und unterstützende Funktionen mithilfe moderner Lean-Methoden und datenbasierter Analysen.
  • Analysiert und modernisiert die bestehende Fertigungstechnik, inklusive der Erarbeitung von Konzepten zur Produktionsverbesserung.
  • Verantwortet die Erreichung von Bereichs-, Ergebnis- und Kostenzielen und stellt deren Einhaltung sicher.
  • Stärkt die abteilungsübergreifende Zusammenarbeit mit Entwicklung, Qualität, Logistik und Instandhaltung zur Sicherstellung reibungsloser Abläufe.
  • Wirkt an der strategischen Standortentwicklung mit und setzt operative Maßnahmen, Standards und Zielsysteme konsequent um.
  • Optimiert ERP- und MDE-Systeme zur Verbesserung der Produktionsplanung und -steuerung.
  • Führt interne und externe Audits durch und initiiert nachhaltige Maßnahmen zur Erfüllung von Kunden- und IATF-Anforderungen sowie zur Steigerung von Arbeitssicherheit, Produktivität und Effizienz.
  • Übernimmt weitere standortbezogene Aufgaben gemäß strategischer Prioritäten und Unternehmenszielen.

ENGLISH

  • Plans, designs, and optimizes all production areas, focusing on quality, on-time delivery, and high overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Leads and develops the entire production team, including area and shift leaders, through empowerment, training, and individual development measures.
  • Optimizes production processes, value streams, and supporting functions using modern lean methods and data-driven analysis.
  • Analyzes and modernizes existing manufacturing technology, including developing concepts to improve production.
  • Is accountable for achieving departmental, profit, and cost targets and ensures compliance.
  • Strengthens cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
  • Contributes to the site’s strategic development and consistently implements operational measures, standards, and target systems.
  •  Optimizes ERP and shopfloor data collection (MES) systems to improve production planning and control.
  • Conducts internal and external audits and initiates sustainable measures to meet customer and IATF requirements and to improve workplace safety, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Takes on additional site-related responsibilities in line with strategic priorities and company objectives.

Required Skills and Education

DEUTSCH

  • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Maschinenbaustudium (oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation)
  • Mindestens 7 Jahre Erfahrung in der Automobilzulieferindustrie – idealerweise in einer verantwortlichen Funktion in Produktion oder Operations
  • Sehr gutes Verständnis von Produktionsprozessen und Fertigungsabläufen (Umformung, Zerspanung, Montage)
  • Nachweisbare Führungserfahrung über mehrere Ebenen hinweg, kombiniert mit einem klaren, authentischen Führungsstil
  • Sehr gute Kenntnisse in der Auswertung und Interpretation von Produktionskennzahlen wie OEE, Labor Efficiency, Scrap Rate
  • Fundierte Kenntnisse in Lean Management, Prozessoptimierung und kontinuierlicher Verbesserung (KVP)
  • Stark ausgeprägte Kommunikations‑, Verhandlungs‑ und Durchsetzungsfähigkeiten sowie ein sicheres Auftreten auf allen Hierarchieebenen
  • Sehr gute Kenntnisse in MS Office sowie in ERP‑Systemen (bevorzugt SAP oder Oracle)
  • Sehr gute Deutsch‑ und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

ENGLISH

  • Successfully completed degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a comparable qualification)
  • At least 7 years of experience in the automotive supplier industry—ideally in a responsible role in Production or Operations
  • Very good understanding of production processes and manufacturing operations (metal forming, machining, assembly)
  • Proven leadership experience across multiple levels, combined with a clear, authentic leadership style
  •  Very good knowledge of analyzing and interpreting production KPIs such as OEE, Labor Efficiency, and Scrap Rate
  • Solid expertise in Lean Management, process optimization, and continuous improvement (KVP/continuous improvement process)
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and assertiveness skills, with confidence at all hierarchical levels
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (preferably SAP or Oracle)
  • Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken


About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.


Skills Required

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable qualification
  • At least 7 years experience in automotive supplier industry
  • Understanding of production processes and operations
  • Proven leadership experience across multiple levels
  • Knowledge of production KPIs such as OEE
  • Expertise in Lean Management and process optimization
  • Communication, negotiation and assertiveness skills
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP or Oracle)
  • Fluency in German and English, written and spoken

Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.

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The Company
HQ: Detroit, MI
20,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

Why Work With Us

Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM… and the world. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.

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