Factory Head & Director Of Operations

Auterion

Munich, Germany
On-site
5+ years high-volume manufacturing experience
Greenfield factory setup expertise
Lean manufacturing and six sigma implementation
Auterion is seeking a Factory Head & Director of Operations in Munich, Germany, responsible for establishing and scaling high-volume manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in greenfield setups and a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the end-to-end setup, stabilization, and scaling of high-volume manufacturing operations for a joint venture.
  • Candidates must drive line stabilization by identifying bottlenecks and implementing Lean Manufacturing practices to optimize throughput.
  • The successful applicant will manage rapid hiring to scale the workforce by 5–10 operators per month while ensuring strict safety compliance.

Matching Summary

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Auterion is seeking a Factory Head & Director of Operations in Munich, Germany, responsible for establishing and scaling high-volume manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in greenfield setups and a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years high-volume manufacturing experience
  • Greenfield factory setup expertise
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma implementation
  • ERP/MES systems proficiency
  • Rapid workforce hiring and onboarding

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional leadership skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong safety compliance knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering or Operations Management
  • Fluent in German and English
  • EU Citizenship required

Work Rights

EU Citizenship required

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