Group Leader (m/f/d) Sand Preparation / Molding Equipment Hesse – JobID MC973

Company Profile

Our client, based in Hesse, is one of the leading European manufacturers of precision components for the automotive industry. The traditional company can look back on more than a century of experience, is firmly rooted in its region, and holds a stable market position. With innovative and sustainable manufacturing technologies, the client sets new standards in its industry. As an attractive employer with a modern leadership culture, it offers its employees a long-term stable and appreciative working environment.

Job Profile

Technical, personnel, and organizational leadership of sand preparation and molding equipment while adhering to legal norms and guidelines
Responsibility for performance, quality, and economic efficiency indicators as well as employee motivation and development
Structuring, coordinating, and monitoring value streams – from technical conception to implementation
Continuous optimization of production costs, throughput times, productivity, and quality
Development and implementation of new technical concepts and innovation projects to ensure competitiveness
Analysis and control of relevant KPIs (e.g., productivity, output, quality)
Close cooperation with the foundry team, maintenance, quality management, logistics, and other interfaces

Candidate Profile

Completed degree in foundry technology or comparable university degree
Alternatively, completed foundry technical training with further education as master technician (m/f/d)
Several years of leadership experience in a foundry environment, ideally in group or department management
Solid knowledge in sand preparation and operation of molding equipment
Knowledge of current standards, guidelines, and occupational safety regulations in production environments
Expertise in process optimization, e.g., lean management methods, value stream analysis, and continuous improvement process (CIP)
Experience in personnel management and implementation of innovation and investment projects is desirable
Confident handling of MS Office and ERP systems
Very good German and English skills

Attractiveness Factors

Interesting, varied work in a leading precision components manufacturer
Attractive, above-tariff remuneration and 30 days of vacation
Career and training opportunities, company health management, BusinessBike, canteen
Family-like corporate culture with team and company events