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Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• responsible for the achievement of the plant budget incl. all relevant KPIs, legal P&L responsibility and also other, non-financial targets

• ensures effective HR and people Management: FUEL, proactive Talent Management and selecting, orienting, developing, coaching, counselling and disciplining subordinates and staff

• acts as a corporate entrepreneur: creates, develops and executes ideas, programs and initiatives which are relevant not only for the plant(s) but for the company in total

• ensures full compliance with all Freudenberg and FHCS stated practices, strategic objectives & reporting deadlines as well as defined corporate policies and guidelines, in general and specifically HSE/Quality related policies

• ensure continuous improvement on productivity, cost and innovation in order to secure growth and profit

Additional Responsibilities

• ensures full compliance of the operation with all legal, safety and Freudenberg compliance standards

• ensures a seamless and target group oriented communication, execution and monitoring of all relevant corporate, regional and local topics

• acts as an ambassador and ultimate representative of the FHCS organization within the community; builds company image by collaborating with community

• organizations, authorities, unions, workers councils and employees in line with the Guiding Principles and ethical business practices

• represents plant(s) in respective Product Supply community network in order to define and implement standards for Technology and Processes

• keep entrusted assets permanently maintained and modernized and reduce impact of material cost by procurement and value engineering

Interactions (internal & external)

• Regional VP Product Supply

• CTO

• Plant Management Team

• FHCS Regional & Global Product Supply community

• FHCS R&D and Marketing community

• Global procurement function

• Workers Council

• local legal authorities

• local press

• Suppliers & Service Providers

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

• academic degree or equivalent technical education/graduate required (preferably in engineering)

• knowledge of and practical experience in the FMCG industry

• 3 or more years of experience as Head of production and ideally 2 or more years in senior Supply chain management or Product Development functions

• fluent English required (written & spoken) and preferably one other language

• Change Management experience preferred

Specific Knowledge

• strong knowledge & understanding of engineering, product supply and production processes

• good understanding of Freudenberg Guiding Principles, key financial figures and KPIs

Specific Skills

• strong Leadership qualities & commitment to personal development, talent management and organizational development

• strong communication & interpersonal skills & ability to manage change

• holistic thinking and acting, management of complexity and political savviness as well as strong analytical and influencing skills

60,000

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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.

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