Production Manager

Drive Production Excellence. Develop High-Performing Teams. Deliver Outstanding Quality.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to take a leading role in driving operational performance at a busy Cut Flower production facility in Euskirchen, Germany.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded production leader to oversee daily operations, develop management capability and implement continuous improvements across automated production lines. As a key member of the senior team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Lead, the Production Manager will be responsible for the effective management of production operations, ensuring that daily and longer-term production plans are delivered efficiently, consistently and cost-effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Production Performance: Overseeing production operations and automated Terra lines, minimising downtime and maximising productivity.

* Team Leadership: Managing, coaching and developing Section Managers, Line Leaders and wider production teams to build a culture of accountability, teamwork and high performance.

* Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, to improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance operational performance.

* Quality & Compliance: Ensuring products meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements, with strict adherence to health and safety standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

* Performance Management: Monitoring key production KPIs, including efficiency, quality and waste, using data to identify opportunities and implement corrective actions.

* Root Cause Analysis: Investigating operational issues, identifying underlying causes and developing effective solutions to prevent recurrence.

* Equipment & Maintenance: Working closely with the engineering team to ensure production machinery and equipment operate effectively and downtime is minimised.

* Training & Development: Supporting the development of managers and team members through regular briefings, one-to-one meetings and structured training plans.

* Operational Development: Supporting new product introductions and changes to existing production lines while maintaining smooth and efficient operations.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced production management professional with a strong background in manufacturing or FMCG operations. They will combine excellent operational knowledge with the leadership skills required to develop teams, improve performance and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should demonstrate:

* Proven experience in a production management role within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

* Strong understanding of production operations and automated production lines.

* Experience managing and developing teams, including middle management.

* Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

* A strong understanding of health, safety and quality standards.

* Experience with ERP/WMS systems and the ability to use production data to drive performance.

* A proactive approach to lean manufacturing, process improvement and waste reduction.

* Fluency in both German and English, which is essential for the role.

Previous experience within the floral or perishable goods industry would be advantageous, as would familiarity with ERP systems such as Rubicon.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Production Manager to make a tangible impact on operational performance, employee engagement and continuous improvement within an established production environment.

The ideal candidate will be trusted, passionate and adaptable, with the ability to embrace change, respond to operational demands and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared business objectives.

Location: Euskirchen, Germany
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday
Reporting to: Site Lead

Could this be your next career move? Experienced production leaders with the technical knowledge, people-management skills and drive to deliver operational excellence are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

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