Head of Production- Paint Shop (Expat possible)

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland sp. z o. o.

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland sp. z o. o., Jawor (Hybrid)

Job Type Full-time

Experience Senior

Posted 2 weeks 4 days ago

Hybrid Senior Level

Tasks

Mercedes-Benz Vans is a successful manufacturer of premium light commercial vehicles for customers and markets worldwide. Our purpose is “to move transportation to the next level” and to define the LCV business of the future: focused on sustainability, connectivity and digital solutions. We have decided to expand our LCV production capacity and implement an entirely new plant next to our existing Mercedes-Benz production facility in Jawor. We are now looking for highly motivated employees who would like to shape the future of mobility together with us.

Ensures continued improvement of paint shop processes that increase productivity and improve quality standards; documents results and aligns with other departments.
Develops, tests, and implements measures to improve production processes; works closely with the maintenance department.
Contributes to the planning and implementation of new work processes to increase productivity; provides suggestions and input to improve production process, productivity, and quality.
Controls and monitors production processes to ensure achievement of the production plan in line with productivity objectives; coordinates production process and flow across departments; identifies issues and bottlenecks.
Defines cost targets, documents and monitors achievement, and implements corrective measures where necessary.
Reports on production progress and defines maintenance and repair activities.
Assesses new designs and their impact on production process, quality, quantity, efficiency, and resources; develops production layouts.
Considers and ensures compliance with product-specific and plant-specific environmental and safety concerns and government regulations.
Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, directives, and work agreements.
Ensures compliance with required product quality standards.
Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings and performs other duties as assigned.
Leads 2–6 engineers and 4–6 group leaders as direct reports, with 150–200 indirect reports, in line with organizational culture, values, and guidelines; defines performance goals, conducts performance reviews, and effectively communicates with and engages employees to meet objectives.
Responsible for employee development and qualification.
Plans, maintains, and meets department budgets; manages budget and personnel allocation efficiently and conveys budget distribution and cost-saving processes to colleagues.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in vehicle manufacturing and paint shop management.
Extensive knowledge of corrosion protection and paint application processes, as well as state-of-the-art automated and robotic equipment.
Excellent knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and its application in a modern work environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in an intercultural, fast-paced, changing, and growing environment.
Fluent English; German and Polish where applicable.
Internal candidates must have a PV44 certificate.