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KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

Area Leader

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeŚwidnik, PolandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least secondary education.
  • At least six months of experience in a similar position.
  • Ability to manage a team, organize work, and delegate tasks.
  • Ability to plan production, monitor results, and solve day-to-day problems.
  • Communicative knowledge of English.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work independently and under time pressure, with responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise execution of the production plan for the entire area according to the shift schedule and quality, efficiency, and timeliness requirements.
  • Organize and coordinate the work of the subordinate team, delegate tasks, and supervise their completion.
  • Prepare employee schedules and oversee time and overtime records.
  • Coordinate the work of Line Leaders and work directly with the Production Planner to fulfill the shipment plan.
  • Monitor production targets and indicators, and develop, implement, and supervise corrective actions.
  • Resolve current organizational problems in production processes and report and escalate irregularities.
  • Conduct Shop Floor Management meetings at level 2 and report production execution.
  • Oversee production documentation and ensure the availability of intermediate materials required for production processes.
  • Recommend production-process improvements and support cost optimization within the area budget.
  • Participate in recruiting and onboarding new employees, and create and oversee training plans and the competency matrix.
  • Build team engagement, motivate, evaluate, and develop employees, and ensure effective communication.
  • Oversee compliance with work standards and discipline, conduct 5S audits, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and environmental-protection rules.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with the SAP system.

About the Company

KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German engineering company that develops and manufactures electronic and mechatronic products. It has four divisions—Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors, and Test Technology (SOMA)—covering vehicle electrics, renewable energy, connector systems, and test/automation solutions. About 20,000 employees at 46 locations in 21 countries design, produce, and distribute these products with a focus on flexible, customer-focused service. The company aims to provide reliable, tailored solutions across electrification, energy efficiency, connectivity, and testing, setting itself apart as an independent family-owned firm with global reach.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lüdenscheid, Germany
Founded
1912

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