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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.
Some of your Benefits
Family Insurance Plan: All-important health protection for self, spouse and eligible children.
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
Amman
On-Site
Freudenberg Vileda Jordan Ltd.
You support our team as
Production Manager
Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and optimize daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Actively contribute to site strategy development and execution as a member of the Site Leadership Team.
- Ensure full compliance with Freudenberg Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, as well as local laws and regulations, across all production areas.
- Manage and develop production teams, including recruitment, training, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and KPI setting.
- Provide strong technical and operational leadership to Engineers, Supervisors, and Operators, promoting best practices in manufacturing and Lean methodologies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools and techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, process flow optimization, problem solving, layout improvement, and Lean roadmap implementation.
- Define, monitor, and review production KPIs as part of the annual strategic planning process, ensuring performance is tracked through daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
- Maximize productivity, efficiency, and asset utilization through close collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE), and Human Resources.
- Participate effectively in internal and external audits, including HSE, ISO, customer, and certification audits.
- Manage the production budget and ensure efficient utilization of material, equipment, and human resources.
- Design and redesign production processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainable operational excellence.
- Challenge the status quo by identifying and implementing opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present regular production performance reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Serve as a key member of the Crisis Management Team and ensure adherence to crisis management procedures and protocols.
Qualifications
- Professional Experience and Education
- academic degree or equivalent technical education/graduate required (preferably in engineering)
- knowledge of and practical experience in the FMCG industry
- 7 or more years of experience as Head of production and ideally 2 or more years in senior Supply chain management or Product Development functions
- fluent English required (written & spoken) and preferably one other language
- Change Management experience preferred
- Specific Knowledge
- strong knowledge & understanding of engineering, product supply and production processes
- good understanding of Freudenberg Guiding Principles, key financial figures and KPIs
- Specific Skills
- strong Leadership qualities & commitment to personal development, talent management and organizational development
- strong communication & interpersonal skills & ability to manage change
- holistic thinking and acting, management of complexity and political savviness as well as strong analytical and influencing skills
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
