Head of Production Area

HR Fabrika is a company specializing in providing HR services, covering a wide range of areas including recruitment and selection, organizational design, and consulting services. For our client, company Henkel , we are looking for a motivated candidate to join their team as: Head of Production Area Kruševac Job Description:

• Organizing and coordinating production in terms of quantities, timelines, and product quality.
• Managing the factory operations and ensuring organizational efficiency and performance.
• Overseeing and ensuring the execution of production plans, including assortment and quantities.
• Ensuring compliance with production specifications and implementing corrective measures when necessary.
• Monitoring waste material within the production process.
• Managing workforce engagement and allocation based on production needs.
• Implementing workplace safety measures, occupational health regulations, fire protection, hygiene, and environmental protection.
• Analyzing workplace injuries and preparing reports related to workplace safety.
• Optimizing processes and reducing production costs by proposing necessary activities and projects.
• Participating in planning and implementing projects related to production and internal logistics.
• Collaborating on monthly budget reviews and production cost assessments.
• Supporting export activities by contributing to pricing and cost calculations.
• Assisting the marketing team in product promotion and innovation.
• Coordinating with investment projects to improve production efficiency and facility maintenance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in the FMCG or chemical industry.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with experience in managing production teams.
• Excellent knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and cost control.
• Experience with quality control standards and compliance with safety regulations.
• Proficiency in workplace safety, environmental protection, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and operational efficiency strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and production management software.

Benefits

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Private health care
• Performance bonus
• Package of Henkel's products - twice a year
• Fitpass system If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]