Plant Manager

We are recruiting an experienced Plant Leader for an established manufacturing organisation in the Dresden Area, Germany.

This is an opportunity for a visible, hands-on leader to take ownership of operational performance, develop teams and drive organisational improvement. The role combines day-to-day operational leadership with a strategic mandate to strengthen efficiency, manufacturing capabilities and long-term competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives are achieved.
• Translate business strategy into clear operational priorities and measurable results.
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across people, processes and production capabilities.
• Embed Lean Manufacturing practices to improve productivity, optimise resources and reduce waste.
• Build trust and engagement through visible leadership and clear communication during organisational change.
• Oversee production planning, capacity utilisation and operational resource allocation.
• Develop leadership capabilities and accountability throughout the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety and industry requirements.
• Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable operational improvements.

Profile

• Proven experience as a Plant Leader, Plant Manager or in a comparable senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading operational transformation and organisational change.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing expertise, supported by measurable improvements in operational performance.
• Experience managing complex production environments and multidisciplinary teams.
• A hands-on leadership style, with the credibility to engage employees and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness, decision-making and execution skills.
• Experience in automotive or other demanding industrial manufacturing environments is highly valued.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Availability to work on-site in the Dresden Area, Germany.

Skills: manufacturing,automotive,transformation,availability,leadership,lean manufacturing,teams,accountability,drive