Managing Director / Site Lead (m/w/d)

Suhl

Full-time

Permanent employee

110,000 - 135,000 € per year

Responsibilities

As Managing Director, you will take full strategic and operational ownership of our site, driving growth and profitability in close alignment with the Exaktera Group. Reporting directly to the COO, you will lead and inspire our local management team and the entire workforce. Your mission is to balance financial stability with a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that our production processes remain top-tier while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Main Tasks:

Monitoring and reporting company performance to group management.
Collaboration with central departments such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and HR within a matrix structure.
Daily management and continuous development of employees at the site.
Together with sales, expanding and maintaining customer relationships to secure the market position.
Implementing innovative solutions to increase efficiency and drive the further development of the company.
Ensuring a safe work environment in accordance with current legislation.
Developing strategic plans as well as analyzing financial, sales, and activity reports to increase productivity.
Implementation of cost-reduction programs, particularly in the area of bills of materials (BOM).

Your Job Profile

Completed university degree in the field of engineering, economics, business administration, or a comparable qualification.
Several years of leadership experience with cross-functional teams in an international environment, ideally in a manufacturing company.
Sound knowledge of business management, business administration, and project management.
Experience in strategic planning, decision-making, and process improvement.
Proven success in scaling and sustainable growth as well as experience in managing cost-saving programs along the value chain.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate strategic visions into detailed operational execution.
Inspiring leadership personality who motivates employees to achieve peak performance and quality.
Solution-oriented mindset as well as a high degree of initiative and sense of responsibility.
Pronounced sense of urgency combined with a mentality for continuous improvement and change.
Versatile competency profile with a strong focus on operational processes.
Identification as an internal ambassador of the group strategy for the effective implementation of site goals.
Very good knowledge of English and German, both written and spoken.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: We offer a flexible working hours model, allowing you to split your hours yourself.
Well-being & Security: At your modern and long-term secure workplace, you work with a high degree of personal responsibility.
Personal Development: Participate in free coaching and training to advance your career.
Salary & Pension: You receive an attractive salary and benefit from a company pension plan.
Perks or BKV: Choose between monthly tax-free perks (shopping vouchers), a company pension plan (BKV), or a DB-job ticket.
Fitness & Environmental Awareness: Take advantage of our bike-leasing offer and cycle to the office.
Team Spirit: Enjoy every day in a pleasant and inspiring team atmosphere.
Event Experience: Join our regular team events, hikes, sports activities, barbecue events, and more.

About us

Welcome to the career section of iiM GmbH.

Pursuing visions together, developing solutions, innovating, but above all being involved with passion. That is what makes iiM unique. A team that is committed and sustainably focuses on the future, seizes opportunities, and continuously adapts to new requirements. With three strong brands, we position ourselves worldwide in different markets to consistently provide our team with a secure job. We want to strengthen our region together with you, grow together, and shape the future – are you in?

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