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Castrol

Global producer of high-performance lubricants

Operations Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeM. Gladbach, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, or a comparable field, or vocational training in industrial manufacturing with further qualification as an industrial foreman or technician.
  • Several years of experience in professional and disciplinary leadership of employees in an industrial production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of continuous improvement, with demonstrated success optimizing production processes and sustainably improving operational performance.
  • A sound technical understanding of industrial production processes and experience with production metrics, performance management, and data-driven management.
  • Strong analytical skills, a structured and efficient working style, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong communication and assertiveness, problem-solving ability, and the ability to motivate employees, support change, and model safety, quality, and professional conduct.
  • Initiative, a hands-on approach, and willingness to participate in occasional cross-site assignments, workshops, training, and audits, involving less than 5% travel.
  • German proficiency at least at C1 level and English proficiency at B2 level.

Responsibilities

  • Assume overall responsibility for safe, efficient, and timely production while meeting quality, quantity, and delivery targets, and manage production performance using relevant key performance indicators.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, internal, and health, safety, security, and environment requirements; support internal and external audits; implement Control of Work as Area Authority; and handle Management of Change processes.
  • Provide professional and disciplinary leadership to employees, including personnel planning, capability development, and fostering motivation, engagement, and a performance- and values-oriented team culture.
  • Own the production budget and cost performance, analyze relevant performance indicators, and implement measures to improve productivity, quality, and economic efficiency.
  • Initiate and implement sustainable improvement projects, develop production standards and processes, and contribute to cross-site optimization initiatives.
  • Help shape plant strategy, define actions for the production area, and ensure they are implemented in day-to-day operations.
  • Address complex operational challenges and trade-offs among safety, quality, costs, and delivery, and ensure efficient processes despite resource constraints.
  • Promote transparent communication and cross-functional collaboration, and actively support organizational change.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge and experience in project management and change management.
  • Experience with SAP.
  • Experience in lubricant grease manufacturing.

About the Company

Castrol

Global producer of high-performance lubricants

Castrol is a global leader in high performance lubricants used in cars, industrial applications, ships, and aircraft. It manufactures lubricants and related products and sells them worldwide, serving customers in more than 150 countries. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of BP PLC, Castrol leverages BP’s resources for research, development, and distribution. Its products work by reducing engine and equipment wear, minimizing friction, and protecting components under different operating conditions. Castrol’s breadth of product lines across automotive, industrial, marine, and aerospace markets, along with its global manufacturing and distribution network, differentiates it from competitors that lack the same scale and backing. The company aims to provide reliable, high-performance lubricants worldwide to help customers keep engines and machinery running smoothly and efficiently.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Pangbourne, United Kingdom
Founded
1899

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