Job Description
* Lead a production center of more than 70 employees in the most professional and most lean way
* Plan and run the day-to-day operations at the production center to achieve best-in-class car quality and output optimization while staying cost efficient
* Scale up production capacities from scratch to the desired max. capacity in order to keep up with our growth
* Build up, manage and improve relationships within our local network of partners
* Align on targets and resources directly with Berlin HQ and be responsible for process implementation on site incl. building strong teams by providing the proper onboarding and training
* Take concrete measures to improve performance and ensure a strong continuous improvement culture among our teams on site
Qualifications
* 8+ years experience within the automotive industry or a production or manufacturing environment
* University degree in business, supply chain management or similar
* Absolute superb team management skills, previous experience leading and managing a large team of minimum 30 people (directly and indirectly)
* Experience in rapidly scaling businesses or demonstrated success in a leading position within a ramp-up operation is an advantage
* Previous track record of optimizing processes and achieving efficiencies by leveraging production, logistics, or shop floor operations
* Excellent communication skills in German and English
Additional Information
At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor