Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world Responsibilities: Assists the Production Manager responsible for the operation of an assigned area in terms of production, quality, cost, delivery, technical application(s), safety, and human resources, while focusing on defined goals Responsible for the day-to-day management of people within operations and ensures company's targets, objectives, and customer requirements are met Strives for continuous improvement by using Lean tools to reduce costs, improve production, and promote quality Plans and executes the production schedule while providing supervision and direction to production team leaders and operators Allocates resources to ensure minimum downtime and the completion of scheduled activities through prioritizing and managing team's workload Conducts safety and onboarding training with new employees May include some people management and reporting requirements in addition to machinery setup and basic programming Coordinates and monitors the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment Leads by example and line with the Freudenberg Guiding Principles and the Code of Conduct, while developing employees, driving Talent Acquisition and Management processes, and fostering a proactive work culture Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience Specified Years of Industry-relevant experience Specified Years of Relevant Leadership experience Relevant certifications, system experience, and training Professional-Level English language skills preferred Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization. Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes. Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees. Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results. 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. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH