Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Drives operational excellence by leading initiatives that streamline production processes, enhance efficiency, and improve financial performance.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvements through workflow analysis, focusing on cost reduction, process optimization, and increased profitability.
• Develops and oversees manufacturing plans and production schedules that balance resource allocation, minimize overhead, and meet output targets.
• Maintains high standards for quality, safety, and vendor performance by enforcing compliance protocols and monitoring key performance indicators.
• Optimizes labor management by adjusting staffing strategies to control costs while ensuring production goals and quality benchmarks are consistently achieved.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 3 years in a plant management or senior supervisory role.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements, cost reductions, and productivity gains through strategic planning and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, analyze performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and build a culture of accountability.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance, safety regulations, and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in manufacturing systems and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

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 Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.