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Freudenberg

Head of Business Unit (f/m/d)

Emmerich am Rhein

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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the posting

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Disciplinary and functional leadership of the assigned personnel, ensuring the required qualifications

Ensuring smooth production operations, including production resource planning

Responsibility for achieving the production, quality, and financial targets of the business unit

Initiating, prioritizing, steering, and monitoring optimization processes (productivity projects) in close collaboration with process engineering, product development, and product marketing

Responsibility for HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), as well as cleanliness and order within the business unit

Investment planning and further development of the production area

Direct communication with customers

Qualifications:

Completed degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering with additional business qualifications, or a comparable qualification

Experience in plastics and silicone processing, as well as knowledge of the specific requirements of the automotive industry

Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean training (preferably Black Belt)

Experience in project management and ideally initial leadership experience

Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP, as well as strong English language skills

High level of commitment, flexibility, and a goal-oriented, independent way of working

Strong team orientation and solid conflict management 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.

Freudenberg FST GmbH

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