Job Description

manufacturing, produzione

We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and contribute to the achievement of ambitious business objectives.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing production activities, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.

You will play a key role in developing people, improving processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant.

Main Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure achievement of production targets and operational KPIs.
Plan and allocate resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
Monitor production performance and implement actions to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and service levels.
Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality and HR to support business objectives.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce waste and optimize processes.
Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Energy Management Systems.
Develop, coach, and motivate production teams, promoting accountability, engagement, and workforce flexibility.
Manage production risks, operational challenges, and changing business priorities.

What We Are Looking For

Degree in Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Production, Manufacturing, or Operations Management.
Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and operational performance management.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

Experience in the automotive industry.
Experience leading operational transformation or digital manufacturing projects.

What We Offer

A key leadership role within a dynamic and international manufacturing environment.
The opportunity to influence operational performance and business results.
A culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and people development.
Salary range: Gross annual salary range 55.000 € – 65.000 € based on skills and experience + Variable compensation

Do you have any questions? We will be more than happy to answer them at the email job@fuchs.com!

About FUCHS Group

FUCHS is a global Group with German roots that develops, produces and distributes lubricants and related specialties.

Founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim, FUCHS is now the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Today, the company's 6,000 employees in over 50 countries still share the same goal: to keep the world moving both sustainably and efficiently.

To live up to this claim, we think in terms of perfection, not merely standards. When developing individual solutions, we enter into an intensive customer dialogue – acting as an experienced consultant, innovative problem solver and reliable team partner. The results we provide meet not only the highest technological requirements, but also help customers save on operating costs and emissions. Because at FUCHS, sustainability is not simply an empty phrase, but a mindset - and thus the basis and aspiration of all our business activity.

We have more than 100,000 customers, including companies from the following fields: automotive suppliers, OEM, mining and exploration, metalworking, agriculture and forestry, aerospace, power generation, mechanical engineering, construction and transport, as well as the steel, metal and cement industries, yet also companies in the food industry, the glass production sector and the casting and forging industry – and many others.

Ordinary and preference shares in FUCHS SE are officially traded on both the Frankfurt and Stuttgart stock exchanges. The preference share is a member of MDAX. With over 50% of the ordinary shares, the Fuchs family maintains the majority vote.

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Industry

Chemicals & Materials

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Mannheim, DE

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

fuchs.com

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