.Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.**Responsibilities**:- Strategy & Planning: Contributes developing the Plant financial and operational goals in line with the business strategy and executes plans to meet objectives. is responsible for operative planning for the PP. Reviews financial and operational performance. Guides and leads the team and all relevant stakeholders to meet and exceed short and long-term goals and expectations.- Production: Improves productivity, quality, delivery performance and manufacturing competitiveness.- Ensures continuous improvement of process quality.- Site Management: Is responsible for all relevant activities to maintain and develop the condition of the site facilities.- Leadership and Management: Develops and communicates clear performance expectations to the team. Tracks KPI's, sets priorities and makes daily decisions regarding staffing, operational expenditures, training, costing, etc.- Health, safety & Environment (HSE): Ensures (coordinates and checks) that all legal and Freudenberg requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment are fulfilled.**Qualifications**:- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.- Metal Stamping experience.- 05 Years of Automotive Industry-relevant experience.- 05 Years of Relevant Leadership experience.- Relevant certifications, system experience, and training- Professional-Level English language skills preferred- Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.- Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.- Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.- Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results
