Group Lead Production – Surface & Heat Treatment Processes

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for the overall performance and development of a production area covering plating, heat treatment, cleaning processes and the associated laboratory. You will lead a team of approximately ten employees and work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and shape the strategic direction of the area.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a production team of about 10 employees with full functional and disciplinary responsibility.
• Drive cross‑functional performance by providing leadership across Quality, Engineering and Logistics.
• Take full ownership and accountability for safety, quality, delivery and cost performance of the production area.
• Manage and continuously improve assets and processes related to galvanic plating, heat treatment, washing, wastewater treatment and the laboratory.
• Ensure operational excellence through capacity and resource planning, value‑stream based production management and daily shop‑floor leadership.
• Lead and contribute to production‑related projects supporting strategic manufacturing initiatives at plant and global level.
• Foster effective collaboration across organizational boundaries and proactively engage stakeholders to deliver sustainable business results.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, metallurgy or a related technical field.
• Leadership experience in a production environment, ideally with exposure to heat treatment or galvanic processes.
• Proven project‑management experience and a hands‑on mindset for driving continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Positive, empathetic leadership style, strategic thinking and fluency in German and English.

Required skills

• Galvanic plating processes
• Heat treatment operations
• Wastewater treatment techniques

What we offer

• Diverse global headquarters community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities.
• Early responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact on business success.
• Long‑term career growth supported by a transparent development framework and cross‑functional opportunities.
• Flexible, trust‑based working model including remote work, workation and sabbaticals.
• Relocation and family support such as childcare services and integration assistance.
• Inclusive culture with more than 60 employee‑led activity networks.
• Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants, mobility benefits and outdoor activities.