As the Production Manager, you will oversee all aspects of production operations within the plant, ensuring smooth workflows, compliance, and continuous improvement

Production Operations:

• Ensure machines, equipment, and tools are operable and properly maintained.
• Provide effective workflow between various departments (maintenance, quality, engineering) to provide safe and stable working environment.
• Ensure quick resolution of malfunctions to avoid downtime.
• Create safe working environment to maintain zero accident status in the plant
• Drive quality improvement initiatives by providing and coordinating resources for process changes.
• Eliminate waste through value stream mapping, creating flexible and reliable systems.
• Align departmental goals with the company’s TEOA (Lean/Operational Excellence) objectives.
• Facilitate the integration of processes into a cohesive value stream to deliver maximum customer value.
   

Team Management:

• Supervise departmental employees, prepare and communicate work schedules, and manage vacation plans.
• Motivate, coach, educate, and train team members in line with new LEAN organization to enhance performance
• Uphold work discipline and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
   

Compliance and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain reports on performance and operations in the production area
• Manage department budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Responsible for audit readiness in the production area (IATF, ISO, customer, other external)
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety, health regulations, and environmental standards.
• Oversee cleanliness and orderliness of machinery and the workplace.
   

Leadership and Best Practices:

• As member of the local management team to actively participate in the governance and improvement of the plant 
• Share and implement best practices across the departments.
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Fluent English, native Hungarian
• Proven experience in production management within a manufacturing – preferably in EMS or Automotive industry (Tier1)
• Strong understanding of lean management principles and value stream optimization.
• Effective team leadership, conflict resolution, and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Are you interested? Send your CV to us and be a part of our success!

Sector(s):

• Manufacturing, Production
• Production Control
• Leader