Plant Manager AZ Molds & Machinery Runding (m/f/diverse) - REF69557T - Executive

The position contains the following tasks and responsibilities: 

• Overall responsibility for the two locations AZ-Runding and AZ-Horšovský Týn ensuring high quality output and continous improvement
• Define, implement and continuously review the plant strategy following a goal alignment principle, that is according to the corporate objectives and Continental values, starting from the top-down guidelines and breaking it down accordingly into middle management and shopfloor goals
• Ensure annual budget planning and execution (cost, quality, production volumes, machines and capacities, headcount, etc.)
• Adapt plant resources according to the market requirements, striving for maximizing productivity and financial efficiency through costs optimization
• Drive organizational development by creating a strong and effective organization promoting a culture based on Continental's values
• Lead, develop and coach the management team
• Ensure the compliance with all ESH (Environmental safety, Security, Health) regulations in cooperation with local and central ESH functions
• Further development of the locations towards sustainability in accordance with Group guidelines
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal Group regulations
• Promotion of cooperation with internal mold manufacturers (VFC, EMT)
• Promotion of constructive cooperation with the works council
• Represent the locations in industrial and employers' associations, towards government authorities and the general public

• Academic degree in engineering, business, chemistry or related degree
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing context, preferable in metal processing
• Several years of leadership experience, preferably in leading international teams
• Broad business experience and cross move(s) as well as profound background in quality
• Very good knowledge in driving organizational transformation
• Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken) 
• Strong in establishing direction and driving execution
• High ability to master strategic relationships and drive innovation

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. 

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals
• and much more...

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.