What you will enjoy doing To ensure a smooth, safe and efficient production operation. To maintain highest standards of safety, quality and productivity on the production floor.  Lead the production area, production team, he/she make sure that all production related processes are running efficiently Cooperate closely with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and Sales departments in order to: maintaining support of production machines and equipment, assuring of quality check & controls by operators during production & for permanent improvement of processes, quality standards and operational excellence Develops production schedules, directs and assigns duties of manufacturing personnel Analyzes and interprets data received daily and prepares management and financial reports for production meetings as well as for month-end reports Interacts with the shift supervisors regarding production related problems to solve them Ensures efficient shift hand-over Prepares shift schedules Performs disciplinary actions with HR support Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training linked to qualification of employees Responsible to act according to legal requirements, ensure a health and safety work environment as well as implement all requests from external audits and certifications. Ensures health and safety regulations are adhered to Participate actively in the budget preparation.  What makes you great Completed technical education   Technical/Engineering background  3 to 5 years production management experience in applicable technology, preferably in the plastics processing industry Thorough understanding of Health and Safety practices  Excellent communication and organizational skills  Strong interpersonal skills and leadership competence   Problem solving skills and high grade of flexibility and stress resistance  Advanced English skills are necessary (spoken & written)  MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, etc.)  What you can expect working with us We rely on quick problem solving, short decision-making paths, while communicating openly, collaborating and building mutual trust Become part of an internationally dynamic family business, working within a modern environment We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate onboarding and training as well as professional guidance and support We reward good performance and promote your potential with the diverse training opportunities of the ALPLA Academy Benefits from discounts for gym/sport subscriptions, meal tickets, medical subscriptions, bonuses for Christmas & Easter holiday, vouchers for minor children on different occasions (e.g. 1st of June), bonuses for women on 8 of March, as well as dedicated programs for employees (e.g. ALPLA Family Day)