Operations Director Automotive (m/f/d)

Shape the future of electromobility in a forward-thinking company!

Our client is a leading provider of innovative heat pump solutions for electromobility and is establishing itself in the European automotive market as part of a renowned parent company. With a major project secured with a German OEM over the next decades, our client enjoys a secure future of sustained growth.

As part of the execution plan, they are building a fully automated factory for heat pumps in Southern Germany headquartered in Munich. With a team of 70 employees, they aim to become a key automotive supplier for electric vehicle transportation.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Establishing a fully automated factory for heat pump production by summer 2025, overseeing construction management, machinery, material supply chain, and personnel organization

• Assuming responsibility for the factory's production, logistics, and quality as part of the management team and Vice General Manager (m/f/d) after the construction phase. There is also the opportunity to serve as the legal representative for the entity.

• Ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and driving technical progress throughout all processes

• Collaborating closely with management team members, the parent company, and all internal and external partners on on-site

Ihr Profil

• University degree in engineering or a related field

• Minimum of five years of experience in structural factory establishment, preferably in the automotive industry, but all manufacturing industries are interesting

• Familiarity with procurement processes and knowledge in quality management is de-sirable

• Fluent proficiency in English and German, additional languages are advantageous

• Dedicated, communicative and flexible leadership personailty capable of working effec-tively in an intercultural environment

Wir bieten Ihnen

• Leading position at an forward-thinking automotive supplier's and the opportunity to establish new structures in electromobility

• Attractive salary package including Christmas payment and bonuses

• Relocation assistance if needed

• D&O insurance in case of acting as the legal represenatative of the company