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

Suhl
Full-time
Permanent employee
110,000 - 135,000 € pro Jahr

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.

Über uns

Willkommen im Karrierebereich der iiM GmbH

Exaktera ist ein Portfolio-Unternehmen von Union Park, das sich auf die Herstellung kritischer Beleuchtungslösungen für OEMs konzentriert, bei denen die Beleuchtung für die Definition der Leistung und die Sicherstellung geschäftskritischer Abläufe von entscheidender Bedeutung steht. Exaktera’s Premiummarken (Advanced Illumination, autoVimation, iiM, ProPhotonix und Z-Laser) werden in einer Vielzahl von Anwendungen und Endmärkten eingesetzt, um die ständig steigende Nachfrage nach industrieller Automatisierung und die Verbesserung von Qualität, Effizienz, Produktivität und Sicherheit zu ermöglichen. Derzeit haben wir Niederlassungen in Großbritannien, Irland, Deutschland und den USA.

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Mit starken Marken positionieren wir uns weltweit in verschiedenen Märkten, um unserem Team dauerhaft einen sicheren Arbeitsplatz zu bieten.

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