Managing Director / Site Lead (m/w/d)

Introduction

As Managing Director, you will take full strategic and operational ownership of our site, driving growth and profitability in close alignment with the Exaktera Group. Reporting directly to the COO, you will lead and inspire our local management team and the entire workforce. Your mission is to balance financial stability with a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that our production processes remain top-tier while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Tasks

• Monitoring and reporting company performance to group management.
• Collaboration with central departments such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and HR within a matrix structure.
• Daily management and continuous development of employees at the site.
• Together with sales, expanding and maintaining customer relationships to secure the market position.
• Implementing innovative solutions to increase efficiency and drive the further development of the company.
• Ensuring a safe work environment in accordance with current legislation.
• Developing strategic plans as well as analyzing financial, sales, and activity reports to increase productivity.
• Implementation of cost-reduction programs, particularly in the area of bills of materials (BOM).

Profile

• Education & Experience: University degree in Engineering or Business Administration, combined with several years of international leadership experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector.
• Strategic & Operational Excellence: Proven track record in scaling businesses, optimizing operational processes, and managing cost-saving programs along the entire value chain.
• Leadership & Communication: Inspiring leadership personality with the ability to translate strategic visions into operational execution and motivate teams to achieve peak performance.
• Mindset & Drive: Solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency, high initiative, and a focus on continuous improvement and change management.
• Ambassador & Languages: Acts as a proactive ambassador for the group strategy on-site; business fluent in both German and English.

We offer

• Work-Life Balance: We offer a flexible working hours model, allowing you to split your hours yourself.
• Well-being & Security: At your modern and long-term secure workplace, you work with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Personal Development: Participate in free coaching and training to advance your career.
• Salary & Pension: You receive an attractive salary and benefit from a company pension plan.
• Perks or BKV: Choose between monthly tax-free perks (shopping vouchers), a company pension plan (BKV), or a DB-job ticket.
• Fitness & Environmental Awareness: Take advantage of our bike-leasing offer and cycle to the office.
• Team Spirit: Enjoy every day in a pleasant and inspiring team atmosphere.
• Event Experience: Join our regular team events, hikes, sports activities, barbecue events, and more.