Head of Production (f/m/d)

Klüber Lubrication NA LP

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Zwingenberg Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead production employees, including deployment planning and personnel development
  • Continuous optimization of production processes and mixing procedures to reduce manufacturing costs; independent preparation of work instructions
  • Responsible for ensuring, monitoring, and continuously improving occupational, health, and environmental safety within the production area, including documentation and training
  • Coordinate procurement, provision, and maintenance of workwear, PPE, equipment, and operating materials

Qualifications:

  • Several years of leadership experience in liquid production and batch operations, supported by a relevant degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
  • Strong expertise in production workflows and process optimization, ideally with Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Solid IT skills, including SAP (PP/MM) and MS Office, with the ability to work confidently in data‑driven production environments.
  • High awareness of occupational safety and compliance, combined with an independent and solution‑oriented working style.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent organizational skills, resilience, flexibility, and a systematic, structured approach to work.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with very good German and good English language skills.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

SurTec Deutschland GmbH
About this role

Summary

Lead production team, optimize processes, ensure safety, manage procurement and personnel development

Job title

Head of Production (f/m/d)

Experience level

several years of leadership in liquid production and batch operations

Industry

chemicals

Location requirements

Zwingenberg, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipchemical engineeringSAPMS Officesafety compliance

Preferred skills

lean six sigma green beltdata-driven decision makingcommunicationteamwork

Specializations

production workflowprocess optimizationoccupational safetylean six sigmachemical engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

64 Zwingenberg, Germany

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