Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Production Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeMexico City, CDMX, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An academic degree or equivalent technical education/graduate qualification is required; an engineering qualification is preferred.
Knowledge of and practical experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is required.
At least 3 years of experience as Head of Production is required; at least 2 years in senior Supply Chain Management or Product Development functions is preferred.
Fluent written and spoken English is required; proficiency in one additional language is preferred.
Change Management experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge and understanding of engineering, product supply, and production processes are required.
Good understanding of the Freudenberg Guiding Principles, key financial figures, and key performance indicators (KPIs) is required.
Strong leadership qualities and commitment to personal development, talent management, and organizational development are required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage change, are required.
Holistic thinking and action, management of complexity, political savviness, and strong analytical and influencing skills are required.

Responsibilities

Achieve the plant budget, including relevant KPIs, legal profit-and-loss responsibility, and other financial and non-financial targets.
Ensure effective human resources and people management, including talent management and selecting, orienting, developing, coaching, counselling, and disciplining subordinates and staff.
Create, develop, and execute ideas, programs, and initiatives relevant to the plant or plants and the company as a whole.
Ensure compliance with Freudenberg and FHCS practices, strategic objectives, reporting deadlines, corporate policies, and guidelines, including health, safety, and environmental (HSE) and quality policies.
Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost, and innovation to secure growth and profit.
Ensure operational compliance with legal, safety, and Freudenberg standards.
Ensure targeted communication, execution, and monitoring of relevant corporate, regional, and local topics.
Represent the FHCS organization within the community and build the company’s image through collaboration with community organizations, authorities, unions, workers councils, and employees, in line with the Guiding Principles and ethical business practices.
Represent the plant or plants in the Product Supply community network to define and implement technology and process standards.
Maintain and modernize entrusted assets, and reduce material costs through procurement and value engineering.
Interact with the Regional Vice President of Product Supply, Chief Technology Officer, Plant Management Team, regional and global Product Supply community, Research and Development and Marketing communities, global procurement function, Workers Council, local legal authorities, local press, suppliers, and service providers.

Desired Qualifications

An engineering qualification is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in senior Supply Chain Management or Product Development functions is preferred.
Proficiency in one additional language is preferred.
Change Management experience is preferred.

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Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

responsible for the achievement of the plant budget incl. all relevant KPIs, legal P&L responsibility and also other, non-financial targets
ensures effective HR and people Management: FUEL, proactive Talent Management and selecting, orienting, developing, coaching, counselling and disciplining subordinates and staff
acts as a corporate entrepreneur: creates, develops and executes ideas, programs and initiatives which are relevant not only for the plant(s) but for the company in total
ensures full compliance with all Freudenberg and FHCS stated practices, strategic objectives & reporting deadlines as well as defined corporate policies and guidelines, in general and specifically HSE/Quality related policies
ensure continuous improvement on productivity, cost and innovation in order to secure growth and profit

Additional Responsibilities

ensures full compliance of the operation with all legal, safety and Freudenberg compliance standards
ensures a seamless and target group oriented communication, execution and monitoring of all relevant corporate, regional and local topics
acts as an ambassador and ultimate representative of the FHCS organization within the community; builds company image by collaborating with community
organizations, authorities, unions, workers councils and employees in line with the Guiding Principles and ethical business practices
represents plant(s) in respective Product Supply community network in order to define and implement standards for Technology and Processes
keep entrusted assets permanently maintained and modernized and reduce impact of material cost by procurement and value engineering

Interactions (internal & external)

Regional VP Product Supply
CTO
Plant Management Team
FHCS Regional & Global Product Supply community
FHCS R&D and Marketing community
Global procurement function
Workers Council
local legal authorities
local press
Suppliers & Service Providers

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

academic degree or equivalent technical education/graduate required (preferably in engineering)
knowledge of and practical experience in the FMCG industry
3 or more years of experience as Head of production and ideally 2 or more years in senior Supply chain management or Product Development functions
fluent English required (written & spoken) and preferably one other language
Change Management experience preferred

Specific Knowledge

strong knowledge & understanding of engineering, product supply and production processes
good understanding of Freudenberg Guiding Principles, key financial figures and KPIs

Specific Skills

strong Leadership qualities & commitment to personal development, talent management and organizational development
strong communication & interpersonal skills & ability to manage change
holistic thinking and acting, management of complexity and political savviness as well as strong analytical and influencing skills

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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About the Company

Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned technology company with a diversified portfolio across seals, consumer cleaning products, technical textiles, and filtration. It develops and sells high-tech components and sealing systems for automotive and industrial use, as well as consumer brands like Vileda, O-Cedar, and Wettex, and provides nonwovens and filtration solutions for automotive, construction, and medical applications. It stays different from competitors through family ownership and broad diversification across markets and products, which reduces dependence on any single cycle. Its goal is to grow by offering a wide, globally distributed range of technically informed products while preserving long-term ownership and stability through diversification.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Weinheim, Germany
Founded: 1849

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