Our Client for this search is a global manufacturer with operations in Germany, Europe and globally. They are constantly growing, and the ideal candidate will own the management of three production groups and machine maintenance with a total of approximately 100 employees. Responsibilities Responsibility for the production and finishing of our products in compliance with specifications Ensuring continuous 5/24 production operations with regard to occupational safety, order, cleanliness, food conformity, environment, delivery dates, quality and production costs Management and professional/personal development of directly subordinate managers and employees Overall responsibility for personnel deployment (costs and capacity) Introduction or continuation of suitable measures to increase productivity, preventive and continuous improvement of plant performance, increase effectiveness and improve product quality Production budget responsibility with investment management and continuous development of cost efficiency to improve economic results Technical sales support and collaboration in product development projects Development and implementation of operational excellence (according to the principles of TPM and lean management) Close cooperation with the other production areas and other important departments for the strategic development of production Reporting of the relevant key figures What We are Looking for Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5 years of knowledge of production procedures and processes in the process industry, preferably in the packaging industry Management experience of a heterogeneous team Knowledge of TPM, WCM and/or lean management Confident handling of MS Office and an ERP system (SAP desirable)