Production Leader

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will take ownership of motor modification workshop operations at a 3PL partner site, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of customer orders. You will lead daily operations, coordinate and manage a production team of up to 30 people, develop both people and processes, and continuously improve performance to achieve operational excellence. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Leading the daily operations of the motor modification workshop (team of up to 30 people) located at the 3PL site, ensuring safe, compliant, on-time, and cost-effective execution of customer and internal orders 

• Preparing the annual production budget, monitoring progress, and defining corrective actions to address cost deviations and ensure operations stay within budget and available resources 

• Managing workshop capacity, resources, and work in progress to meet demand and service level targets 

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, standard work) to improve productivity, workflow, and quality 

• Ensuring the correct implementation of work instructions, routings, drawings, test requirements, and engineering changes 

• Owning quality performance by reducing rework, defects, and field issues through strong process control 

• Leading, motivating, and developing a multi-skilled team through coaching, upskilling, and performance management 

• Acting as the main operational interface with the 3PL partner and supporting customer visits when required 

Qualifications for the role 

• Strong experience in workshop operations, production coordination, Lean/5S methodologies, and quality management within an industrial manufacturing or electromechanical environment 

• At least 3–5 years of experience in motor service, repair, modification, electromechanical assembly, or a similar operational field, including leadership responsibility in a shop floor environment; experience as a workshop manager, production supervisor, operations leader, or in a similar role is a strong advantage 

• Proven ability to lead people, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders 

• Solid understanding of Lean principles, quality systems, and safe working practices 

• Experience working with SAP, with the ability to use data, KPIs, and reports to manage operational performance 

• Technical background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on technical experience 

• Fluency in English and Polish 

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or experience working in a safety-critical environment is a strong advantage