Management Production Job at Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA in Mission

As a member of the Manufacturing Operations team, the mission is to create the conditions & to empower their Teams, in order to succeed in delivering sustainable value for People, Profit & Planet. As a representative/role model of the Group values, purpose & strategy, this position is also accountable to develop areas of excellence inside their Shop, that will ensure the performance of today and tomorrow. This is achieved by using CARE (I-CARE, empowerment & operational excellence) with TECH (engineering innovation & manufacturing 5.0) as the two primary operating modes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a strong, inclusive, and skilled team from frontline to leadership
• Mentor, coach, and provide clear career paths and learning opportunities
• Promote a culture of safety, trust, and continuous improvement

Shop Performance Driver

• Lead the day-to-day production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost & sustainability (SMQDC) goals
• Conduct regular performance reviews and foster autonomy and responsibility in teams
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies using lean tools and problem-solving methods

Strategy Champion & Company Role Model

• Embody and promote company values, vision, and sustainability mission
• Drive collaboration across teams and support plant-level strategic decisions
• Represent the plant to your team and ensure alignment with plant objectives

Customer & Business Partner

• Understand customer expectations and ensure your Shop delivers value
• Work cross-functionally to support industrialization, innovation, and transformation projects
• Lead digital transformation initiatives within the Shop
• Encourage experimentation and leverage technology to unlock efficiency
• Support plant roadmap and collaborate with technical and digital teams

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a production leader who combines operational expertise with strong people skills and a forward-thinking mindset. The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership (e.g., Department Head).
• Explain how their daily responsibilities in past roles reflected a personal commitment to health and safety, going beyond compliance to actively promote a safety-first culture.
• Describe how their department contributed to improving overall performance and how they used the Production System to bring value across all domains including safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and environment.
• Provide clear examples of how they: Facilitated teamwork and cross-functional coordination , Promoted inclusivity and built trust within diverse teams , Recognized team contributions and supported adaptability during change , Encouraged flexibility and continuous learning , Managed adjustments and inspired innovation to solve challenges.
• Share past experiences where they applied structured problem-solving approaches to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of capacity structure, production flow, and operational commitments, with the ability to manage and optimize resources effectively.
• Minimum English proficiency of B2 level .