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Axalta

Produces high-performance automotive and industrial coatings

Operations Manager - Fabrik WB

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWuppertal, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed engineering degree, such as process engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Several years of leadership experience in an industrial production environment, ideally in the chemical industry or paint production.
  • Demonstrated success managing production metrics and implementing efficiency-improvement and improvement programs.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
  • High intrinsic motivation and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
  • Strong awareness of continuous improvement, lean methods, and operational excellence.
  • A structured, analytical mindset and assertiveness.
  • A very good understanding of occupational safety and quality requirements.
  • Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Take overall responsibility for factory production across production, maintenance, and quality control, covering approximately 150 employees.
  • Ensure achievement of targets for budget, productivity, quality, on-time delivery, and occupational safety.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop managers and teams.
  • Continuously optimize processes, equipment, and structures through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Manage and develop the maintenance strategy to ensure high equipment availability.
  • Collaborate closely with adjacent functions, including supply chain, engineering, quality, and health, safety, and environment.
  • Promote an open communication and safety culture.
  • Implement and track improvement initiatives and innovation projects.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and internal requirements, particularly environmental, safety, and quality standards.
  • Act as deputy factory lead in the Operations Manager's absence.

Desired Qualifications

  • Leadership experience in the chemical industry or paint production.

About the Company

Axalta

Produces high-performance automotive and industrial coatings

Axalta Coating Systems makes and sells high-performance liquid and powder coatings for automotive OEMs, refinish, electric motors, building facades, and other industrial uses. The coatings form protective films on surfaces to resist corrosion, add color and finish, and withstand different environments, applied through processes for automotive production lines and industrial applications. It differentiates itself with deep expertise in corrosion resistance and durability across both vehicle and industrial segments, supported by a global distribution network. The goal is to provide durable, colorful coatings that protect and enhance a wide range of substrates, helping customers improve longevity and performance in automotive, industrial, and architectural markets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Founded
2013

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