The posting
- Financial Recognition: Base salary + possible bonus scheme.
- Tailored Perks: Cafeteria allowance.
- Full Mobility: Company car provided, including personal usage.
- Career Elevation: Dedicated support, skill advancement, and internal promotion.
- Mandatory: Hungarian citizenship, fluent written/spoken English, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related).
- Experience and Leadership: Minimum 5 years of production management experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment (preferably automotive).
- Technical and Process Knowledge: Strong grasp of production planning, manufacturing processes, operational performance management, and HSE requirements.
- Systems and Continuous Improvement: Proven experience with ERP/MRP reporting tools and Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, CI).
- Core Competencies: Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry and Quality Standards: Background in international manufacturing serving European automotive OEMs or Tier 1/2 suppliers; solid knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Advanced Tech and Languages: Experience with automation, robotics, or modern manufacturing tech, and proficiency in German.
- Daily Operations: Manage all daily production activities to meet targets in quality, quantity, OEE, scrap reduction, and costs.
- Quality and Standards: Ensure strict compliance with automotive quality systems (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP) and drive root-cause analysis.
- Lean and Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work) to optimize cycle times, downtime, and material flow.
- People Leadership: Direct management, motivation, and development of supervisors, team leaders, and operators.
- Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, and Quality.



