Head of Production Planning and Control (E4) (expat possible)

Mercedes-Benz

  • Jawor, dolnośląskie
  • Stała
  • Pełny etat
  • 17 dni temu
TasksMercedes-Benz Vans is a successful manufacturer of premium vans for customers and markets worldwide.Under our purpose "moving transportation to the next level", we are shaping the Van business of the future. Our future products must meet the core requirements of transporting goods and people as well as the increasing requirements for connectivity and digital solutions. However, under our Ambition 2039, the focus is on CO2 neutrality and the resulting emission-free driving. The future of mobility in the transport sector is electric, especially on the last mile. Our share of battery-electric vehicles is therefore growing steadily. We have consistently aligned our strategy with this and are underlining our claim to leadership in electromobility in the Van segment with the strategic pillar 'Lead in Electric Drive'.At the Jawor site, a part of the new generation of vehicles from the VAN.EA (battery electric vans) and VAN.CA (combustion engine driven) platform is going to be assembled. The plant is being built in close cooperation with the already established powertrain plant in Jawor and will be a combination of a greenfield plant (new buildings on a new site) and the use of the existing plant. As part of the plant expansion, the first specialist positions have been filled in 2024. The further development of the organization is planned for 2025 and 2026.You will be facing these challenges· Building up the plant logistics organization including people/processes/systems in line with the given standards at MB Vans· Ramping-up the plant production together with the logistics team and all relevant partners· Self-driven leadership of the production control team in Jawor in an international context· Motivation to develop yourself and your employees to become a high performing team· Support of implementation for all production control related IT systems· Optimization of the production control processes in line with the requirements and a high level of service dedication. Determination and further development of methods and standards for material logisticsResponsibilities in detail- Ramp-Up Program Planning Plant Jawor- Production Control for Plant Jawor- Program Planning for Plant Jawor- Build up your team and define Roles & Responsibilities- Implementation of existing and new IT Systems concerning production control & program planning- Pearl Chain Creation for daily production program- Adjust daily & monthly production program on a rolling planning base in cooperation with local shops (Bodyshop, Paintshop & Assembly) and external parties (Sales Department & Central Program Planning MB Vans)- Product Documentation of parts- Launch & Change Management of parts for Jawor ProductionQualificationsIdeally you qualify yourself with:
  • Completed technical or business studies or comparable
  • Several years of professional and management experience
  • Several years of experience in logistics with in-depth knowledge of production control processes and program planning. Experience in logistics ramp-up and related support processes will be an asset
  • Resilience, problem-solving skills, high intercultural & social competences
  • Leadership and decision-making skills
  • Goal and result orientation
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Negotiation skills and assertiveness
  • Fluent in German and English, basic Polish language skills as an important add-on
  • Willingness to move to a location in Central/Eastern Europe for several years
  • Willingness and ability to adapt to a variety of ethnic cultures and personalities
Are you interested in this position?Then we look forward to receiving your online application, which includes your resume, a cover letter, references (nice to have) and the completed online application form.

Mercedes-Benz