Full-Time
Production Manager
Freudenberg Group
10,001+ employees
Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles
No salary listed
Meuselwitz, Germany
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- A successfully completed degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a technical qualification with further training as a technician or an equivalent qualification.
- Several years of professional experience in the described area of responsibility and leadership experience, preferably in the automotive sector.
- Sound knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and occupational safety.
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office programs.
- Very good German language skills and good written and spoken English language skills.
- Entrepreneurial and results-oriented approach, with a high level of commitment and initiative.
- Plan, control, and monitor the entire production process.
- Ensure achievement of targets regarding productivity, quality, and adherence to deadlines.
- Provide functional and disciplinary leadership and targeted development for approximately 120 employees in the area of responsibility.
- Optimize production processes and ensure efficient utilization of the five manufacturing areas.
- Develop and implement future-oriented concepts.
- Plan budgets, costs, and investments, including evaluation of key performance indicators.
- Ensure and promote occupational, environmental, and health protection.
The Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned technology company with a wide, diversified portfolio across industrial and consumer markets. Its businesses include Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, which makes seals and sealing systems for automotive and industrial use; Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions, which markets branded cleaning products such as Vileda, O-Cedar, and Wettex; and Freudenberg Performance Materials and Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, which supply technical textiles, nonwovens, and filtration solutions for automotive, construction, medical, and other sectors. The products range from high-tech industrial components to consumer cleaning goods sold through retail channels, produced and distributed globally. The group differentiates itself by family ownership, broad diversification across markets and products, and an integrated approach that serves multiple cycles and customers, aiming to grow its global portfolio while preserving long-term ownership.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Weinheim, Germany
Founded
1849
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Freudenberg completed Nilfisk on April 15, 2026, expanding cleaning scale immediately.
- Balmoral Comtec joined Flow Technologies on May 26, 2026, strengthening energy-sector sealing exposure.
- Matthias Sckuhr now owns Engineering, Data and AI, sharpening internal automation priorities.
What critics are saying
- Freudenberg e-Power Systems dissolved January 1, 2026, after abandoning batteries and fuel cells.
- About 600 FEPS employees were hit, signaling hard cuts when projects miss strategic returns.
- Nilfisk integration risks channel conflict, restructuring friction, and execution slippage through 2027.
What makes Freudenberg Group unique
- Freudenberg posted €11.73 billion 2025 sales across 60 countries, showing industrial breadth.
- Its 2025 portfolio spans seals, filtration, technical textiles, and branded cleaning products.
- The Nilfisk acquisition gives Freudenberg a stronger professional cleaning platform across Europe.
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies announces leadership transition. Dr. Rozmán succeeds Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, who is transitioning to the Management Board of the Freudenberg Group. In his new group-level role, Dr. Sckuhr will be responsible for Engineering, Data and Artificial Intelligence. July 23, 2026 Dr. Alexander Rozmán named CEO, Dr. Matthias Sckuhr joins Freudenberg Group Management Board. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies announced a change in its leadership, with Dr. Alexander Rozmán assuming the position of Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Rozmán succeeds Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, who is transitioning to the Management Board of the Freudenberg Group. In his new group-level role, Dr. Sckuhr will be responsible for Engineering, Data and Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Rozmán brings extensive international management experience to his new role and possesses a deep understanding of the Freudenberg Group, having served in various capacities across its business units. His appointment is effective July 1, 2026. Most recently, Dr. Rozmán served as CEO of Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, where he spearheaded the company's strategic development, transformation and international orientation. His previous roles include a position on the management board of Freudenberg Performance Materials, where he oversaw strategy, strategic marketing and integration processes. Prior to that, Dr. Rozmán was Head of Global Sales at the Freudenberg Business Group Vibracoustic. He is also well-acquainted with Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, having led its Industrial Services division from 2015 to 2020, a period that provided him with in-depth knowledge of the business and its markets. "Driven by Freudenberg's excellent technological foundation and trusted reputation, our compass is clear: to always secure and elevate our customers' performance. Amid massive global change, we stand as a beacon of reliability and innovation for our customers. That commitment is paramount, for all of us," Dr. Alexander Rozmán stated. This executive leadership change is designed to ensure continuity in the strategic direction of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and to strengthen its position in international markets. The transition will be supported by the experienced leadership team, which includes Chief Financial Officer Kerstin Borrs and Chief Technology Officer Gary VanWambeke. Aftermarket Intel tracks the signals shaping the global automotive aftermarket - news, trends and executive-level insight. Visit https://aftermarketintel.com. To share news, data, or strategic perspectives, contact Editor Mark Phillips at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn here. Don't miss a single shift in the global automotive aftermarket. Subscribe today.
Industrial powerhouse meets 3D Vision Innovation: Orbbec and Freudenberg to co-shape the future of embodied intelligence and industrial automation. * June 25, 2026 A senior delegation from Freudenberg Group, the German industrial technology leader, recently visited Orbbec Inc., touring the company's 3D Vision Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Shunde, Foshan, and its Shenzhen headquarters. The two sides held in-depth discussions on embodied intelligence, smart manufacturing, and industrial automation, reaching preliminary cooperation intentions across several key directions. Freudenberg delegation visits Orbbec's Shenzhen headquarters The delegation was led by Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, CEO of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies with senior executives from Vibracoustic, Klüber Lubrication, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS), and Freudenberg Technology Innovation (FTI). They were hosted by Howard Huang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Orbbec, and Len Zhong, Head of the Product & Technical Support Center. With 177 years of heritage, Freudenberg posted EUR 11.73 billion in sales in fiscal 2025, operating across some 60 countries with around 51,000 employees. The visit marked a pivotal step in Freudenberg's strategic exploration of China's 3D vision and robotics frontier, particularly in humanoid robotics and intelligent manufacturing. The two sides reached a preliminary understanding of cooperation in two areas. In terms of technical collaboration, both sides plan to explore two-way cooperation. On the one hand, Freudenberg may provide sealing, lubrication, and NVH solutions for Orbbec's 3D vision systems, related applications, and robotics manufacturing services, thereby enhancing their reliability, durability, and adaptability. By combining Freudenberg's expertise in materials and manufacturing with Orbbec's next-generation solutions, the two sides also aim to further enhance performance and cost efficiency. On the other hand, the parties will explore applying Orbbec's 3D vision sensing technologies and customized robotics solutions to Freudenberg's manufacturing lines, with the goal of improving production automation and operational efficiency and unlocking synergies in advanced manufacturing. In terms of global go-to-market collaboration, the two parties plan to participate jointly in major international exhibitions and conduct coordinated customer visits across Europe, North America, and China. In addition, they will leverage Tech Day to jointly showcase Orbbec's 3D vision technologies and Freudenberg's expertise in sealing, specialty lubrication, and NVH, while also exploring co-creation opportunities in emerging fields such as humanoid robotics. Dr. Matthias Sckuhr commented: "Orbbec has built a strong leadership position in 3D vision in a remarkably short time. Its manufacturing base in Shunde, Foshan, and automated production management reflect substantial technical depth in 3D perception and a clear strategic ambition in robotics. Several Freudenberg business units have already identified clear collaboration opportunities, and we look forward to turning this alignment into concrete business outcomes." Dr. Howard Huang added: "Freudenberg is one of the most respected industrial enterprises in the world. As Physical AI and embodied intelligence move toward large-scale deployment, 3D vision perception is becoming the foundational infrastructure for environmental awareness, autonomous decision-making, and precise execution. Precision manufacturing in the AI era, across sealing, lubrication, and NVH, demands smarter perception and automation. Together with Freudenberg, we are confident in bringing this technology into broader global industrial scenarios."
Freudenberg acquires Balmoral Comtec, expanding energy sector reach. May 26, 2026 10:00 AM GMT+1 Weinheim, Germany - Freudenberg's Flow Technologies business group has acquired Balmoral Comtec. This expands its connectors & sealing solutions business in the energy sector. The price of the acquisition has not been disclosed. Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.
Following the completion of the deal, Comtec will continue to operate as usual from its existing locations, with no immediate changes to its name, day-to-day activity, customer contracts, delivery schedules, staffing levels or points of contact.
Nilfisk shareholders have until 8 April to accept a takeover offer from German conglomerate Freudenberg, the Danish company announced Thursday. The deadline was extended from this week. Freudenberg offered DKK 140 per share in December, valuing Nilfisk at nearly DKK 3.8 billion. The deal requires acceptance from shareholders representing over 90% of shares. Currently, shareholders holding 81.2% have accepted. Major shareholders Kirkbi Invest, Ferd and PrimeStone Capital, along with Nilfisk's board and management, controlling 50.9% of shares, committed to accepting in December. If successful, Freudenberg intends to delist Nilfisk from the Danish stock exchange. Founded in 1906, Nilfisk manufactures cleaning machines and employs approximately 4,500 people globally, selling products in over 100 countries.