Job Description

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

The role of Manufacturing Manager - Injection Molding is based in our Exterior & Lighting Business Group in Lozorno, Slovakia

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Injection Molding department to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality production.
• Drive production performance in line with quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors, team leaders and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, automotive standards and HSE policies.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Support new product launches and production transfers.
• Manage resources, capacity planning and departmental budgets.
• Maintain high standards of workplace organization, maintenance and process discipline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve plant objectives.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in the automotive industry (mandatory).
• Hands-on experience with plastic injection molding processes (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience managing production teams and technical specialists.
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience with quality standards and audits (IATF 16949 and/or ISO).
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Technical or Engineering degree is an advantage.
• Fluent Slovak/Czech and English.

We offer:

• Company car for business and private use
• Career development - opportunities to grow within division or group level
• Contribution to third pillar (pension saving)
• Professional training
• Social events, sport activities
• Referral bonus, improvement idea reward, working anniversary bonus
• Contributions from Social fund, contribution to life events (wedding, birth of the child)
• Maximum pocket money for business trips abroad
• Meals in canteen for 1.00€
• Yearly salary review based on performance
• Possibility to work from home
• Flexible working hours
• Additional relax day based on seniority

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

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