Director Operations (m/f/d)

• Develop, implement and optimize the local manufacturing and operations strategy: lean production, manufacturing and internal logistic , warehousing procedures & technologies
• Optimize quality standards, procurements support
• Lead, train, and develop the management team of operations: coordinating resources, reporting, resolving issues, ensuring appropriate operation support is provided as needed to the individual programs / projects
• Ensures capabilities and skill- set of staff meets program schedules and quality on all supplied items
• Proactive operations-network engagement and partnering with peers in Engineering , Procurement, Program, Quality, Programs, Property and infrastructure to support the BU strategies to optimize new and given manufacturing, operations solutions, guidelines
• Single point of contact for the BU and RHHU leadership in tasks such as status of operations and manufacturing activities
• Manages the department budget
• Develop, assess, monitor and report key performance indicators

• Minimum Bachelor degree of Production Technologies – Manufacturing, or Logistics or comparable study, alternatively e.g. profound working experience international Defence or Aviation Manufacturing or Service industry
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing, min 5 years of experience in Vehicle Manufacturing.
• Knowledge in Material technology, Manufacturing methods and latest manufacturing technologies in comparable field of industry – e.g. Automotive, earth-mover Technologies, mobile cranes , Aviation
• SAP, MS Office user level. Communication tools, like Teams, WEBex, HCL Notes knowledge an advantage
• Strong executive communication, reporting and presentation skills
• Recognize obstacles and implement solutions to drive positive result
• Manufacturing negotiation, relationship management skills within the Opertions Network and Contract negotiation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with attention to details
• High degree of confidentiality and ethics
• Strong analytical skills
• Hungarian and English mandatory, German preferred

Please submit your application documents in English.

At our location Zalaegerszeg we offer you:

• Competetive salary
• Wide range of fringe benefits: Private health insurance, SZÉP card, discounted meal at our canteen, support for commuting to work, support for sport activities
• Reliable and stable company
• Flexible working models
• Home-office possibility
• Ensuring work-life balance as well as a supportive and innovative work environment
• Individual and diverse external and internal development opportunities, including at the Rheinmetall Academy
• Professional induction process supported by a digital onboarding tool

Contact Person: Leonie Merch

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