Ops Manager

**JOB DESCRIPTION** **Operations Manager** ====================== We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to lead our production, maintenance and logistics activities. In this role, you will ensure reliable Just-in-Time production, strong product quality, efficient operational processes and a safe, motivating working environment for our employees. **What can you expect?** _Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit_ [_www.adient.com_](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adient.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckristian.psotny-ext%40adient.com%7C519a6f06418a4a81a06c08de3bc7204a%7C21f195bc13e5433982eaef8b8ecdd0a9%7C0%7C0%7C639013923578319662%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9mRlk47Qx2ytPBSIw87fPbaf6U3R%2FZ%2Fw4vIMlgWIzpQ%3D&reserved=0) **What will your responsibilities be?** * Ensure required right quantity, product quality and reliable delivery performance to the customer. * Optimize production sequences and continuously improve operational efficiency, quality and cost performance. * Lead all direct and indirect work within the assigned area, including production, maintenance and logistics. * Ensure compliance with legal requirements, quality standards, health and safety regulations and internal procedures. * Coordinate servicing, maintenance and improvement activities for machinery, technical equipment, buildings and outside facilities. * Set priorities for maintenance and service activities to ensure employees and machines can operate effectively. * Drive and implement production-oriented CI projects and recommend improved procedures and processes. * Maintain close contact with customers and ensure smooth internal collaboration with materials management, quality assurance and other departments. * Analyze and evaluate technical equipment and support investment decisions by recommending or declining purchases People Leadership ----------------- * Lead, guide and monitor employees in production, maintenance and logistics. * Create a motivating working environment through open, direct and regular communication with employees. * Consult regularly with departmental heads and HR to ensure delivery across all shifts. * Participate in selection and recruitment processes for new employees in the area of responsibility. * Conduct performance reviews and plan individual development measures to improve employee performance and support personal growth **Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?** * Min 10 years of expertise * Proven leadership experience in production, operations, maintenance or a comparable manufacturing environment. * Strong understanding of Just-in-Time production, quality standards, health and safety requirements and continuous improvement. * Ability to coordinate complex operational processes across departments and shifts. * Strong communication skills with a practical, solution-oriented and people-focused leadership style. * Experience in managing customer expectations, production priorities and cost improvement initiatives. _Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture._ We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miroslav Luhovy on ​ +421 32/741 30 58 . **PRIMARY LOCATION** Rastatt