Division Manager (m/f/d) Foundry Iron Casting – Bavaria

Company Profile

Our client is a long-established foundry within a globally active group. Due to the production of sophisticated products in hand-mold casting and a diverse range of services, innovative sustainable solutions can be offered for the most complex customer requirements. European market leadership and a location with a high quality of life make our client an attractive employer.

Job Profile

Independent management of the production operation in terms of technical, personnel and organizational aspects in the hand moulding and core making areas
Shaping the strategic and operational direction of the foundry
Optimization of the foundry’s production in terms of quality, deadlines and costs
Further development and implementation of new molding and production technologies
Responsibility for compliance with legal regulations such as emission and noise limits, licensing requirements, worker safety, operator obligations, etc.
Monitoring smooth production in terms of quality, productivity and efficiency with the help of foundry-relevant key figures
Responsible for cross-departmental cooperation and coordination to ensure compliance with production targets and operational requirements
Motivation, management and development of employees (m/f/d) according to the principles of effective leadership

Candidate Profile

Completed engineering studies in the field of foundry technology, metallurgy or materials technology or comparable knowledge and skills Comparable knowledge and skills
Alternatively completed training in the foundry field with corresponding further training as a master craftsman or technician (m/f/d)
Sound business management knowledge is an advantage
Comprehensive technical understanding with problem-solving skills and high resilience
Prominent professional experience in a comparable, responsible position in an iron foundry in hand mold casting
Excellent know-how in cast iron metallurgy as well as mold filling and solidification simulation
Solid knowledge of modern manufacturing principles (CIP, Lean Production) and quality management (Six Sigma, Green Belt)
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Experience in managing large groups of employees
Fluent in German and English

Attractiveness Factors

Responsible work with scope for creativity and initiative
Attractive remuneration package according to collective agreement including special payments
Supplementary pension scheme (company pension scheme) and various voluntary additional benefits and perks (e.g. bicycle and vehicle leasing, discounts and bonus programs) Flexible working time models and 30 holidays per year Bicycle and vehicle leasing, discounts and bonus programs)
Flexible working time models and 30 days of vacation per year
Continuous training opportunities and personal development opportunities
Company health management to promote employee health (gym, company doctor and much more)
Lived team spirit with regular company events