Production Manager (m/f/d) (Head of Operations) 100%

• 18 August 2026 • 100% • Permanent • Pratteln Faster to market - with Ringele sheet metal solutions. We cultivate this philosophy with solid expertise - your expertise! Our manufacturing depth allows us to respond flexibly to customer needs and minimize "Time to Market". Lean production and lean office are implemented consistently and steadily. Our customer portfolio includes internationally renowned companies. Make a difference with us as Production Manager (m/f/d) (Head of Operations) 100% # Your area of responsibility You assume overall responsibility for our production with the five competence centers Laser & Robotics, Forming, Industrial Systems, MedTech and Surface Finishing as well as receiving and shipping. You shape much more than daily operations; your tasks are: · Taking responsibility for production in terms of safety, quality, capacity, deadline compliance, productivity and costs. · Optimizing production, developing transparency of costs and manufacturing costs as a basis for sound investment and production decisions. · Leading and developing your department heads to create high-performing and autonomous teams. · Consistently developing our lean management and shop floor management with SQDIP+PI, OEE, KVP/Kaizen and clear KPI steering. · Increasing efficiency, degree of automation and plant performance. · Planning, prioritizing and implementing strategic CAPEX and automation investments. · Ensuring high standards of quality and compliance, particularly within the framework of ISO 13485 and DIN EN 15085. · Actively participating in ERP/MES integration and the digitalization roadmap. · Implementing scalable production structures to support the future growth and internationalization of the company. · Actively participating in the extended management team and bringing the production perspective into strategic decisions. Your profile You are an experienced leader from an industrial production environment and combine technical competence, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong ability to implement. Ideally, you bring: · 10 years of management experience at the production, manufacturing, department or plant management level with responsibility over several areas and hierarchical levels. · Technical training in the field of metal/sheet metal with higher education at HF/FH level or equivalent qualification and experience. · In-depth experience in metal/sheet metal working or comparable industrial production. · Practical experience with lean production, shop floor management, KVP/Kaizen, 5S, OEE and value stream orientation. · Experience with investments in machines, plants and automation as well as CAPEX projects. · In-depth understanding of occupational safety, quality and process stability. · Experience or strong affinity with ERP/MES and the digitalization of production processes. · Very good knowledge of German and English. · Experience in regulated sectors such as medical technology, railway, semiconductors, defense or aerospace as well as in a growth-oriented or transformation environment is an advantage. Your personality makes the difference We are not looking for a simple manager, but a leader who wants to make things move. We are looking for an entrepreneurial person who takes responsibility and effectively drives changes forward. Our offer A key role with a lot of leeway in a company with a clear growth strategy until 2032. • A multi-year investment program in state-of-the-art machines and automation. • A unique market position with demanding and highly regulated customers - mainly global leaders. • The development of your leadership skills, notably via CAS programs and the Ringele Academy. • An environment that actively values and encourages individual responsibility, initiative and personal development. • An attractive and market-compliant remuneration package with a variable component linked to performance. We look forward to receiving your complete and convincing application dossiers. Candidate dossiers from recruitment agencies will only be considered if they are complete and must be submitted via our online platform with indication of salaries and general conditions.