Managing Director

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The manufacturing site in Nitra region, Slovakia is a strategic flagship location within the group’s network and is currently in a period of substantial growth. The site is executing an ongoing CAPEX investment programme focused on capacity increase, process/technology upgrades, and operational industrialisation. This investment is directly linked to the company’s growth targets and long-term competitiveness.

The Managing Director (Plant Manager) will take full ownership of this transformation and scale-up, combining end-to-end operational leadership with full P&L accountability and statutory / legal representation for the site. The role is designed for a leader who can deliver rapid performance uplift while building a robust organisation capable of sustaining higher volumes, higher complexity, and world-class execution.

Key Accountabilities:

End-to-End Site Leadership & P&L Ownership

• Full responsibility for site performance:safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and cash.
• Own the site budget, forecasting, cost control, working capital, and investment planning.
• Translate group strategy into an executable site plan with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.

CAPEX Execution & Industrialisation

• Lead the site’sinvestment program: scope definition, business cases, timelines, commissioning, and ramp-up.
• Ensure robust project governance, risk management, contractor safety, and operational readiness.
• Drive industrialisation and process capability improvements to sustain higher volumes and tighter tolerances.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Establish a rigorous operating system (tier meetings, KPI discipline, root-cause problem solving).
• Implement and scale Lean / CI tools (e.g., 5S, SMED, VSM, Kaizen, TPM, 8D, FMEA) to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Strengthen performance management and accountability across the organisation.

Quality Leadership & Customer Performance

• Ensure world-class product quality and compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.
• Drive prevention-based quality: capability, controls, and disciplined corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with commercial and technical teams to support customer needs, audits, and critical escalations.

Supply Chain, Planning & Service Reliability

• Lead S&OP execution at plant level: demand planning, production planning, inventory, and service.
• Improve material flow, supplier performance, and logistics reliability in line with growth and delivery expectations.
• Implement data-driven planning and reporting; strengthen systems adoption where applicable (e.g., ERP/MES).

People, Culture & Leadership Pipeline

• Build a strong, cohesive leadership team; coach department heads and develop succession plans.
• Create a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain constructive employee relations and ensure robust organisational capability for growth.

EHS, Governance & Legal Representation

• Set uncompromising EHS standards and ensure full regulatory compliance (safety, environmental, labour).
• Act as the site’s legal representative, ensuring adherence to corporate governance and local statutory requirements.
• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior leadership on performance, risks, and priorities

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:

• Competitive base salary package
• Annual performance bonus
• Company car
• Private health insurance, meal tickets
• Benefits aligned with collective agreement
• Professional development opportunities within a stable, financially healthy international group
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong focus on talent development

Informácie o výberovom konaní:
Due to high number of applications we will respond only to the candidates, who fulfill the outlined criteria.

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:

Experience & Leadership

• Proven senior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (Plant Manager / Operations Director / Managing Director).
• Demonstrated track record of improving operational KPIs and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading transformation, scale-up, turnaround, or major investment / CAPEX projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen with full P&L exposure and disciplined cost management.

Technical & Methodological Strength

• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, maintenance/engineering, quality systems, and supply chain.
• Hands-on knowledge of continuous improvement methods and structured problem solving (Lean, 8D, 5S, FMEA, etc.).
• Experience with ERP and manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP / MES) is an advantage.

Education & Languages

• University degree (Industrial / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering or similar) is advantageous.
• Slovak (B2+) and English (B2+)—spoken and written.

Personal Attributes:

• High-energy, credible leader with the ability to engage at shop-floor and executive level.
• Data-driven, structured, and decisive; comfortable operating with pace and accountability.
• Strong communication skills with a pragmatic, collaborative leadership style.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months):

• Stabilised performance rhythm with clear KPI ownership and improved delivery reliability.
• CAPEX program governed tightly: milestones achieved, safe execution, and successful ramp-up.
• Measurable improvements in productivity, scrap/rework, downtime, and cost-to-serve.
• Strengthened leadership team and a visible culture shift toward ownership and continuous improvement