Freudenberg Group

Head of Production (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group  •  Zwingenberg, DE (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead production employees, including deployment planning and personnel development
  • Continuous optimization of production processes and mixing procedures to reduce manufacturing costs; independent preparation of work instructions
  • Responsible for ensuring, monitoring, and continuously improving occupational, health, and environmental safety within the production area, including documentation and training
  • Coordinate procurement, provision, and maintenance of workwear, PPE, equipment, and operating materials

Qualifications:

  • Several years of leadership experience in liquid production and batch operations, supported by a relevant degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
  • Strong expertise in production workflows and process optimization, ideally with Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Solid IT skills, including SAP (PP/MM) and MS Office, with the ability to work confidently in data‑driven production environments.
  • High awareness of occupational safety and compliance, combined with an independent and solution‑oriented working style.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent organizational skills, resilience, flexibility, and a systematic, structured approach to work.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with very good German and good English language skills.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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About Freudenberg Group

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.

Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 175-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.

In 2024, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 52,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.95 billion.

Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg.​

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Weinheim, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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