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As a Production Manager, you are responsible for the overall performance of manufacturing operations in your area. You ensure that production targets are met in terms of output, quality, delivery, and cost, while maintaining a safe and motivating work environment. You manage resources, lead multi-level teams, and cooperate across departments to align production capacity with customer demand. With a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, you drive process development, continuous improvement, and empower your teams to succeed. As a results-oriented leader with natural authority, excellent communication skills, and a hands-on mentality, you are able to balance daily operations with a strategic perspective.
Job Responsibility:
Comprehensive management of production of vacuum pumps and systems (machining, turning, assembly, painting, packaging)
Leading and developing teams in production, technology, and maintenance
Organizing work mainly in a single-shift regime (some workplaces operate in three shifts)
Capacity and budget planning, ensuring efficient use of production resources
Setting and monitoring KPIs (productivity, quality, delivery performance, efficiency)
Developing and motivating employees, creating an environment where people want to work, learn, and improve
Active cooperation with other departments: purchasing, logistics, R&D, quality
Ensuring compliance with work procedures, occupational safety, environmental and legal requirements
Implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and problem-solving methods
Monitoring new technologies and trends in engineering and introducing them into practice
Identifying and managing production risks, preparing preventive measures
Regular reporting of production results to company management
Requirements:
University or secondary education in a technical field, ideally mechanical engineering
Strong technical knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes (CNC machining knowledge is an advantage)
Proven experience in production and maintenance management
Familiarity with quality and safety standards (ISO, occupational health & safety)
Knowledge of ERP systems – SAP experience is an advantage
Fluent Czech (B2/C1) – daily communication
Fluent English (B2/C1) – daily communication in an international environment
Driving license, category B – active driver
Strategic planning and production management
Analytical thinking, ability to evaluate data and make fact-based decisions
Experience with management through KPIs, SAP and Power BI
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methods
Natural authority, ability to earn respect of both team and management
Ability to unite people and create a collaborative, motivating atmosphere
Excellent communication skills and willingness to cooperate across the company
Proven experience in managing multi-level teams (foremen, supervisors, operators)
Stress resilience, decisiveness, and accountability
Long-term ability to motivate and develop subordinates