Lead and supervise the Production Concept organization, ensuring alignment with defined objectives, KPIs, and governance standards.
Design, drive, and implement strategic initiatives related to Production Concept, including processes, standards, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Oversee and manage multiple organizational units, fostering high performance through coaching, succession planning, diversity, change management, and employee development.
Define, control, and monitor budgets (including Capex), ensuring proper allocation, validation, and corrective actions in coordination with controlling functions.
Plan, release, and implement production concepts at plant level, including layout design, process flow, and material flow in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Support business development and country strategy by contributing to RFQs (capacity, equipment, Capex, space) and advising on footprint and location decisions for product launches or transfers.
Lead capacity planning and performance analysis by aligning production capabilities with customer forecasts, monitoring equipment utilization, and driving efficiency improvements.