Production Manager​/Head of Production; F​/M​/D

Production Manager / Head of Production (F/M/D)

KMH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steel and stainless steel pipes, fittings, and distribution systems for bulk materials and pneumatic conveying applications of all kinds. Where the KMH standard catalogue of over 5,000 serial parts ends, that’s where we truly begin: custom‑tailored special solutions from our own production are our passion. Made in Germany since 1986, we’re a family‑owned company with more than 230 dedicated employees focused on teamwork, expertise, reliability, service, and innovation.

We operate in over 44 countries across nearly all industrial sectors, with the ambition to inspire our customers.

• A successfully completed technical or vocational training program in a production setting with relevant additional qualifications, or a college degree with a focus on production, engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable field
• Several years of professional and leadership experience at a manufacturing company
• Experience in managing and improving production processes
• A solid understanding of production planning, capacity management, key performance indicators, and on‑time delivery
• Excellent command of German and good written and spoken English
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and common Microsoft Office applications
• You meet the requirements for registration in the trade registry, or you are willing to work with us to meet them
• Training qualifications or experience in training for industrial and logistics professions is an asset
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people in a confident and respectful manner

• Assume overall responsibility for all manufacturing areas and provide technical and disciplinary leadership to employees and trainees in the production department
• Manage and develop up to ten team coordinators and team leaders, ensuring clear responsibilities, decision‑making processes, and management structures within production
• Responsibility for personnel and capacity planning and ensuring that staff are deployed in a cost‑effective manner that meets operational needs
• Responsibility for relevant production metrics and budgets, analysing variances, and implementing appropriate measures to achieve targets
• Managing production processes with the goal of ensuring complete and on‑time delivery in accordance with our OTIF commitment
• Analysis of existing processes, development of binding standards, and reduction of unplanned ad hoc measures
• Use of our ERP and planning systems to transparently monitor, prioritise, and manage production orders
• Provide support for day‑to‑day operations as needed and, in the event of deviations, ensure quick, sustainable, and economically sound solutions
• Continuous improvement of processes, structures, and management tools in the production area
• Actively drive forward future‑oriented topics such as digitalisation and automation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and process reliability
• Evaluation, planning, and support for automation, digitisation, and investment projects in the production sector
• Close collaboration with adjacent functional areas, particularly with process management, production logistics, engineering, and sales
• Internal and external point of contact for overarching production‑related issues
• Ensuring compliance with all requirements related to quality, energy, the environment, occupational safety, and health protection

• Collective wage agreement pay, 30 days of annual leave, capital‑forming benefits and a company pension scheme
• Wide range of employee discounts and bike leasing
• Hansefit subsidy for fitness, massage, swimming, etc.
• Further training through courses, e‑learning, and individual development opportunities