Group Forming Support Manager

Stipendio: 50.000 - 70.000

Group Forming Support Manager We are looking for an experienced leader in glass production to join our Group Performance Team to ensure the position of the Vetropack production units as the benchmark in the European glass industry regarding technological development, raw material consumption, productivity, and quality.
As Forming Support Manager, you will play a key role in the development of strategies for continuous improvement in cooperation with the management team and know-how transfer and best practice exchange between the plants of the Vetropack Group.
One of the long-term objectives of the role is ensuring the operation of sustainable production processes to achieve the 2050 carbon footprint targets.
Reporting directly to the Group Forming Performance Manager in Switzerland.
Key objectives: Analyse, optimize, and standardize production processes across the group with the main focus on the forming process to improve operational effectiveness, product quality, and external customer satisfaction at the lowest cost.
Definition, documentation, interpretation, and communication of suitable KP Is to assess the effectiveness of the processes in the plants and the quality of the products in cooperation with holding functions.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as all other company policies and procedures.
Perform restructuring of the forming support department.
Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the departments including the selection and development of employees, effective employee and union relations.
Monitor department performances and report on negatively impacted areas while developing and implementing continuous improvement.
Leadership of the Forming Support department.
Planning and responsibility for the budget and resources of the area of responsibility.
Coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
Oversee all aspects of projects.
Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects.
Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects.
Collaborate with various group or local production specialists (cross-functional organization) to achieve strategic goals as well as performance KP Is.
Collaborate with the Procurement department ( Lead buyers) to establish demand/supply planning measures and controls with a closed-loop root cause and corrective action process to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, and optimize inventories.
Auditing of process standards in the plants in accordance with specifications from Vetropack's QS / IM system.
Organization of training courses for the implementation of process standards and best practice processes in the plants.
Coordinate and ensure the transfer of know-how within the Vetropack Group.
Participation in the definition and standardization of production facilities and processes.
Participation in the procedural development of the production processes.
Close cooperation and support to Technology & Projects and Innovation departments in achieving common departmental goals.
The Successful Candidate Leading in a matrix organization working closely with production sites building a strong network.
Ability to translate business strategy and company goals into relevant departmental goals/KP Is setting the right direction.
Being opportunity-minded and thinking long term.
Ability to drive high-level execution.
Act as a change agent able to communicate effectively, listen, and challenge the status quo.
Developing, building, and practicing a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
Inspire and motivate others to perform well and go the extra mile.
Ability to build a successful team, supporting development, coaching, and assessing skills to identify strengths and gaps as well as plans to bridge this gap.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in technical or mechanical education. 3 years of experience in Hot End as Hot End Manager or Process Team leader with managerial experience.
MS Office is a must.
SAP, CAD as an advantage.
Willingness to travel 60% of working time and deal with irregular working hours (projects).
English level C1 minimum in spoken and written language.
German B2 is good to have.
How to apply Kindly invite you to apply via the Vetropack Career Site.
All documentation should be submitted in English.
The job posting is open until April 28th.
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Stipendio: 50. 000 - 70. 000

Salario minimo: 50.000 - 70.000 €