GROW WITH US - We are looking for you to join our team at our Weyhe site as

Here's what you can expect

• Developing production departments across all sites: Technical management and further development of the production departments at the three sites in close collaboration with the relevant on-site managers
• Coaching & supporting managers: Acting as a sparring partner for local production managers on HR, leadership, key performance indicators and business management issues 
• Managing production & assembly: Responsibility for customised assembly in special-purpose vehicle construction (e.g. three-way tippers, multifunctional boxes, curtainsiders, aluminium and building material flatbeds), sideboard assembly, underrun protection and overseeing the fitting of load-securing equipment for timber transport
• Overseeing mechanical production: Organisation of production, including sawing and milling aluminium and steel profiles, operation of the laser cutting system and sheet metal working
• Coordinate logistics & work planning: Overseeing central logistics, profile warehouses and the cutting of sheet material, as well as responsibility for work planning and scheduling
• Managing purchasing & procurement: Purchasing external services (e.g. powder coating, anodising, cathodic dip coating, machining) as well as procuring workshop equipment, vehicles, tools, machinery and warehouse technology
• Further developing quality management: Driving forward internal and external process optimisation, overseeing the suggestion scheme and complaint handling, and supporting the ISO 9001 audit process
• Designing the ERP & system landscape: Acting as a key user for ERP (Oracle and SAP) in production and logistics, as well as for EWM (SAP); providing support with technical and application-related queries; and overseeing system implementations
• Co-ordinating health and safety & facility management: Responsibility for health and safety in collaboration with an external service provider, as well as managing buildings, technical systems and maintenance, and drawing up cost and investment plans for production

What you need to bring

• Training & Qualifications: A successfully completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a comparable qualification, e.g. as a Business Graduate (m/f/d) or Industrial Foreman (m/f/d) with relevant professional experience
• Professional experience & specialist knowledge: Relevant experience in production management, ideally with cross-site responsibility, as well as experience in process optimisation, for example in the standardisation and decentralisation of production processes or layout changes based on material flow analyses
• IT & Language Skills: In-depth experience as a key user of common ERP systems, in particular Oracle and SAP S/4HANA, as well as knowledge of IT-supported scheduling and planning, and business-fluent German (at least C1 level)
• Personal skills: Leadership experience combined with assertiveness and decision-making ability, analytical thinking and a structured approach to work. Clear communication skills, a hands-on approach and a sense of responsibility, as well as a team-oriented attitude and openness to change.

What we offer you

• Your start at FRICKE: A structured induction programme with a dedicated contact person ensures a successful start. You’ll be warmly welcomed into the team and receive the support you need right from the start.
• A modern working environment: You can look forward to modern workstations, digital tools and flat hierarchies. We communicate as equals – decisions are made quickly and collectively. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours within the framework of our operational processes.
• A stable foundation: 30 days’ annual leave, a Christmas bonus, capital-forming benefits and annual pay rises provide you with a reliable foundation and recognition of your performance.
• Fostering development: We offer internal and external training and further education opportunities to support your professional and personal development on an individual basis.
• Your wellbeing matters: A healthy working environment is a given for us. This includes not only ergonomic workstations and the JobRad bike-leasing scheme, but above all a respectful, supportive working atmosphere in which you can flourish.
• Experience more together: Whether it’s unique staff events such as our company festival HEAT WAVE or joint sporting activities at the FRICKE Social Run: we put teamwork into practice – because good collaboration starts with a strong community.

In that case, it’s best to apply directly online. As we are keen to streamline our processes and reduce our carbon footprint and paper usage, applications sent by post will not be returned but will be digitised and then disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations.

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability at WE ACT – and discover exciting insights into our work environment on our FRICKE Blog f.inside.

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