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 AXTONE is an expert in impact energy absorption technology for all types of rail vehicles and springs, which are also applicable in other than railway industries. AXTONE solutions are used in the mining industry, construction machinery, playground equipment, power plants, agricultural machinery and systems used for vibration isolation.

as the Operations Director and Plant Manager you will Lead, direct and control the day-to-day activities of the Axtone plants (3 locations) to achieve the production plan leading to achieve financial and operating objectives with high quality and safety standards.

AXTONE Plants:
- Kańczuga (Poland) – Crash elements, bufers, shock absorbers & draw gear,
operational headquarter of AXTONE,
- Stalowa Wola (Poland) – Springs,
- Neitersen (Germany) – Forgings.

• Manages the P&L within assigned area.
• Supervises and approves established operating budgets.
• Monitors the cost and effectiveness of production activities to guarantee optimization of resources; prioritizes spending, and achieves volume, quality,
  and manufacturing standards.
• Sets the targets and monitors the performance of the business against targets defined in following areas:
  - manufacturing and administration efficiency,
  - cost control,
  - sales revenue,
  - legal compliance,
  - human resource management.
• Develops and implements a variety of operating policies and procedures (in conjunction with corporate subject matter experts) to ensure meeting business targets and quality standards.
• Supports organization development in all locations to ensure effective cooperation between the plants.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, legally compliant workplace, and enforces compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Oversees research activities; evaluates and recommends necessary investments in technology, capital, equipment, systems, or other assets that will enhance the business’ capabilities.
• Interfaces with Customers and helps solving their issues.
• Keeps and tracks records of constant improvements of KPIs.
• Leads, directs, evaluates and develops a team of functional and operational managers and other professionals to ensure targets’ achievement by all supervised facilities.
• Provides professional expertise and monitors performance to ensure that departmental and individual objectives are achieved within scheduled timelines and budgets.
• Implements continuous improvement and develop ways of working and processes to increase productivity, assure quality and safety and to mitigate production issues.
• Manages Employee relations together with Local and Group HR support; involves himself/herself in people development towards a culture that encourage bottom up initiatives and employees’ engagement.

WORKING EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

•  Min. 6 years’ multisite operations experience, managing teams.
• Must have demonstrated ability to create and lead teams and drive change.
• Must have strong attention to details and processes.
• Knowledge of mass-production processes.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Must have used to work directly with Customers.
•  Must have demonstrated computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPoint, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration or similar.
• Fluency in English.
• Clear driving license.

SKILLS / COMPETENCES:

• Ownership and Accountability.
• Business Acumen.
• Team management.
• Process and result driven.
• Collaborative.
• Excellent organizational and inspiring communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Resistance to stress and openness to change.
• Percent of Travel Required Up to 40 % including international.
• Based mainly in Kańczuga (PL)