Managing Director (Industrial Production) (m/f)

For our Client, an international production company, we are looking for a Managing Director for an expatriate assignment outside of Europe. The Managing Director will play a key role in operational excellence, organizational development, customer and stakeholders satisfaction, financial performance, and long-term business growth. 

Responsibilities:

• lead and manage the entire manufacturing organization with full P&L responsibility,
• drive operational excellence across production, logistics, quality, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain,
• develop and execute business strategy aligned with company objectives and customer expectations,
• ensure achievement of key business KPI's related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability,
• build, develop, and lead high-performing management teams,
• drive continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing culture across the organization,
• lead organizational transformation, industrialization, and business growth projects,
• maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key business partners,
• support new business acquisition and operational readiness for future growth,
• ensure compliance with corporate standards, legal requirements,
• cooperate closely with international stakeholders and global leadership team.

Requirements:

• proven leadership experience in senior management roles within industrial manufacturing/automotive/aviation etc.,
• strong background in plant management, operations, supply chain, and production leadership,
• experience in managing operations or leading a teams in foregin countries - would be a strong asset
• strong business and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational performance,
• experience in transformation, restructuring, operational scaling, or greenfield/brownfield projects is a strong advantage,
• deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies,
• strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills,
• ability to work effectively in international and matrix organizations,
• openess for expatriate assignment outside of Europe is a must,
• fluent English required, Polish would be an asset.

We offer:

• opportunity to lead a strategically important manufacturing organization,
• high-impact leadership role with full operational responsibility,
• international working environment with exposure to global projects,
• dynamic and growth-oriented business environment,
• competitive compensation package and long-term development opportunities,
• executive level mobility package.

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Nr ref.10/5/2026/DU/13489

11 May 2026