Team Leader CNC Manufacturing & Process Optimization (m/f/d)

Our client is a successful, medium-sized company in the mechanical engineering and metalworking industries. The company is characterized by the highest quality standards, innovative manufacturing technologies, and a goal‑oriented corporate culture.

We are seeking an experienced and assertive individual to fill the position of Team Leader CNC Manufacturing & Process Optimization (m/f/d) as soon as possible to lead and continuously develop the production area.

• Responsibilities include: Personnel management & development: Professional and disciplinary leadership of the production team (approx. 8-10 employees), including personnel scheduling, conducting employee reviews, and targeted support and training of team members. Production control & order processing: Comprehensive responsibility for the timely and high‑quality processing of production orders in close coordination with related departments.
• Process optimization (Lean Management): Active design, management, and optimization of existing production and work processes according to Lean principles.
• Order preparation & programming: Order preparation, master data maintenance in the ERP system, and programming, setup, and control of modern CNC‑controlled machines.
• Resource & investment planning: Cost center monitoring, profitability and post‑calculation analyses, and participation in the planning and implementation of new and replacement investments. Quality assurance & occupational safety: Ensuring and compliance with all quality standards, safety and environmental regulations, and coordinating maintenance and repair measures on machines and equipment.
• Service provider management: Monitoring and coordination of external service providers and suppliers.

Qualifikation

Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium (z. B. Maschinenbau, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen) oder eine vergleichbare technische Qualifikation (z. B. Meister, Techniker).

Berufserfahrung

Mindestens 5 Jahre einschlägige Berufserfahrung in einem metallverarbeitenden Fertigungsbetrieb.

Führungskompetenz

Nachweisbare Erfahrung in der fachlichen und disziplinarischen Führung von Teams sowie eine ausgeprägte Empathie und Durchsetzungsstärke.

Fachwissen

Fundierte Kenntnisse in der CNC-Programmierung, Arbeitsvorbereitung und Maschinenbedienung sowie praktische Erfahrung im Lean Management.

Sprachkenntnisse

Verhandlungssichere Deutschkenntnisse (C2-Niveau).

Soft Skills

Unternehmerisches Denken, ergebnis- und lösungsorientiertes Handeln sowie eine strategische und strukturierte Arbeitsweise.