We are a modern and dynamic mechanical engineering company in the Hamburg metropolitan region at the estuary of the Elbe. Our 60 year old family business in the second generation with about 40 employees is characterized by our diverse and in the region unique machinery, challenging projects and a positive working atmosphere.

Economically, we have been consistently successful for 15 years, fully financially independent, free of leasing and 100% equity financed. All company shares are in the hands of the managing partner, and this clear shareholder structure forms the basis for quick and clear company decisions.

Our number of employees has grown organically from 15 to 40 in the last 15 years and further important milestones of the corporate strategy are the further development of the corporate structure and the perspective regulation of the company succession.

To relieve the shareholder, who would like to focus more on the area of construction in the future, we are looking for a committed and highly motivated Operations Manager (m/f/d). The position offers a lot of development potential for candidates (m/f/d) who are used to working in a smaller, owner-managed company with short decision-making processes and a variety of tasks.

Your tasks will include:

• You are responsible for the production and ensure the operational processes
• the employee-oriented personnel management and motivation of employees
• You have direct personnel responsibility for three area responsible foremen in manufacturing and the deputy plant manager
• You plan and implement efficient production in line with requirements and develop this further together with the employees
• You monitor the processes, quality as well as occupational safety and ensure compliance with order and cleanliness in the company
• You are responsible for capacity and investment planning
• You have customer contact from the inquiry to delivery
• as the right hand of the managing director, you contribute to the strategic corporate development

What we expect from you?

• ideally a completed professional training
• A degree in mechanical engineering and training as a welding engineer
• several years of professional experience in a comparable management position with personnel responsibility in a small or medium-sized company in the industry
• You balance strong leadership skills with interpersonal skills
• You have extensive expertise in the field of manufacturing technology
• Organizational talent, assertiveness, aplomb and independence
• Logical and holistic thinking as well as a careful and systematic way of working
• Commitment beyond regular working hours
• Very good MS Office and computer skills

In summary, we envision the candidate to be sympathetic, competent and consistent.

What we can offer you?

• Sufficient personal freedom to implement your professional ideas and ideas
• An environment in which you can use your personal strengths and achieve your goals
• short decision-making channels and direct communication for concrete influence as a “decision-maker”
• exciting projects with long-standing customers
• a pleasant working atmosphere and respectful interaction
• qualified employees
• a modern company with a positively designed working environment
• a regionally unique machine park with high vertical range of manufacture and a lot of potential

We can also imagine that you develop in the next few years with appropriate sales background in the holistic management including the commercial area. We thus also address leaders in the second row, who want to develop in perspective.

Our company is located in the Dithmarschen region – a livable place with plenty of space for rest and family, close to Hamburg as a metropolis and the North Sea as a recreational area. In addition to affordable housing, Dithmarschen offers a wide range of recreational opportunities and activities. You can expect a young team and an interesting and collegial corporate environment.

Are you interested? Then apply at bewerbung@karl-wrede.de stating your salary requirements and the earliest possible start date. We are looking forward to meeting you. Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.