Responsibilities
- Develop and manage annual operating plans, including targets for sales, expenses, profitability, inventory, and return on net assets.
- Lead and execute business strategies and market plans to drive profitable growth and operational efficiency.
- Deliver on plant KPIs across productivity, quality, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to optimise processes and performance.
- Provide clear leadership to build and maintain a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative team.
- Manage cross-functional resources to support Operational Excellence and achieve Policy Deployment goals.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, quality, health, safety, and environmental standards, including Freudenberg’s HS&E Management System.
- Plan and execute capital expenditure projects to meet current operational demands and support future business needs.
- Lead and coordinate the successful launch of new products and processes into production.
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to support ongoing competitiveness and innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Proven experience in operational leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally medical devices.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills with a track record of driving team engagement and results.
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.
