Plant and Production Manager

Req ID 89672 | Kreuztal, Germany, ZF Friedrichshafen AG    Job Description Your tasks and responsibilities : Lead and oversee all plant operations, including EHS, Production, Quality, Logistics, Technical Management, and Lean Manufacturing, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable business results. Ensure the effective deployment of people, equipment, infrastructure, and materials to achieve customer requirements, operational targets, and successful product launches. Develop, coach, and inspire the plant leadership team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Drive the achievement of key safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and financial targets, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic objectives. Lead the implementation of the ZF Production System and continuous improvement initiatives, creating a culture of operational excellence and long-term competitiveness. Develop and execute the plant's operational and strategic plans, including resource and capacity planning. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, employee representatives, and key stakeholders. Ensure operational stability through effective performance management, daily reviews, and continuous support of plant operations.   Your Profile: Successfully completed university degree in engineering, economics, manufacturing or comparable area Multiple years solid working experience in Operations and relevant Functions Multiple years leadership experience incl. coaching/mentoring skills Experience in Project Management Lean Management, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Transformation competence and organizational development skills Coaching and Mentoring Skills as well as Business / Finance Management Acumen  Results/Process/Problem Solving - Oriented as well as in Depth knowledge in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Production and Launch Readiness Fluent in English and German language   Your Mindset: You are a strong and inspiring leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, you develop high-performing teams, drive sustainable business results and create a culture of accountability, collaboration and customer focus.   Be part of our ZF team as Plant and Production Manager and apply now! Contact Frederick Dohn — Published by ZF Group. Apply on the employer's own posting.