Plant Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Straubenhardt, Germany; on-site

Annual gross compensation: €119,300–€178,900

Company

hirify.global designs, manufactures, markets, installs and services electrical connection and protection solutions for sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes through a global portfolio of brands.

What you will do

• Lead the Straubenhardt manufacturing site and deliver Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash objectives.
• Provide leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality and site support functions.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business growth plans and enterprise priorities.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, productivity initiatives and site transformation.
• Manage workforce and capacity planning, capital investments, operating budgets and site financial performance.
• Build leadership capability, employee engagement and constructive partnerships with employee representatives and the Works Council.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for complex site operations with more than 300 people.
• Experience leading large manufacturing organizations through multiple leadership layers.
• Demonstrated success managing Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash performance in manufacturing.
• Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence, with a record of delivering measurable improvements and sustainable Lean cultures.
• Experience leading organizational change, operational transformation and business growth initiatives.
• Financial acumen covering budgets, capital investments, productivity programs and operational performance metrics.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across global and cross-functional organizations; strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Experience developing leaders, building high-performing teams and driving employee engagement.
• Fluent German and English required.
• Experience working with employee representatives and Works Councils in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience in high-mix, high-complexity manufacturing environments.
• Experience within a global matrix organization.
• Experience leading modernization, automation or digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience supporting operational scaling and transformation for business growth.

Culture & Benefits

• Global operations with career development opportunities and broad business impact.
• Culture focused on innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, teamwork and accountability.
• Commitment to strengthening communities through employee-supported philanthropic activities.
• Comprehensive health, safety and well-being support.
• Employer contribution to a retirement pension plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Reward & Recognition Program and generous paid time off.