Feeder Factory Manager

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Factory Manager to lead all operational aspects of a single production unit. Our manufacturing site in Brno belongs to the global network of factories supplying standard components and is of strategic importance and undergoing an important business transformation of strategic importance while undergoing an important business transformation. This is a strategic leadership role with full accountability for manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, planning, maintenance, and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Global Strategy: Drive the execution of global strategy within the production unit to ensure efficient and profitable operations.
• Leadership: Inspire and lead manufacturing and operations teams to achieve excellence in performance.
• Technology & Competency Development: Oversee and continuously improve manufacturing technologies and competencies in alignment with business objectives.
• Safety Culture: Promote and enforce a strong Safety culture across the unit, ensuring Safety remains the top priority throughout the value chain.
• Operational Oversight: Maintain full accountability for operational KPIs - Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost - with overall responsibility for Profit & Loss.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support customer relations, product management, business development, and sales as needed.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute short- to mid-term strategies (1-3 years) to optimize organizational performance and talent development.
• Team Development: Lead multiple teams of senior managers, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• HR Alignment: Ensure the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed, with guidance and development of subordinates in line with HR policies.
• Digital Transformation: Drive digital factory implementation and enhance SAP utilization.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in managing complex manufacturing operations at a senior level.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive changes.
• Expertise in operational excellence, safety standards, and cost optimization.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering results in alignment with global objectives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global organization shaping the future of manufacturing.
• Lead a high-performing team and make a tangible impact on operational success.
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Birthday leave
• Flexible working hours (7.5-hour workday)
• Subsidized meals in the company canteen or meal vouchers
• Cafeteria system worth CZK 7,000 annually (Edenred card)
• Pension contribution of 2-3% of salary
• Mobile SIM cards with discounted plans
• Loyalty bonuses for years of service and retirement, plus additional benefits
• Company car allowance

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Client-provided location(s): Brno, Czech Republic

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-165667

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-14T23:35:11