Operations Task Force Lead (m/f/d)

Req ID 69879 | Częstochowa PSS Eng&Glob.F, Poland, ZF Passive Safety Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

In this global role, you will directly report to the VP Operations Western Europe Division ZF Lifetec (Passive Safety Systems) and lead task force activities related to Operations. The positions offers a very good visibility to the divisional Top Management and is a “booster” for future assignments.

What you can look forward to as Operations Task Force Lead (m/f/d):
•    Leading the cross functional task force team to manage a crisis situation related to “Operations” / “Production topics”  
•    Task force activities take priority over the day-to-day business and report directly to the top management representatives of Div. Lifetec
•    The Task Force Lead is empowered to lead activities irrespective of organizational reporting lines or hierarchies
•    The Task Force Lead steers/supervises the assigned task force teams
•    Definition of actions/assignments & prioritization of tasks
•    Secures progress on deliverables by jumping into concrete crisis situations
•    Maintains overview of related activities/escalations and can/must oversteer
•    Facilitates escalation of critical items wherever necessary (internally and externally)
•    Defines coherent reporting structures for activities and operative statistics & task force KPIs (e.g., stock level, rejection rates, etc.)
•    Ensures consolidated information flow to SteerCo and actively requests data/info at the supplier/customer interface, etc.
•    Formulates tasks with clear responsibilities and deadlines and prioritizes tasks/issues
•    Enables transparency, communication, and information flow between teams
•    Develops tools / templates for an efficient process execution
 

Your Profile as Operations Task Force Lead (m/f/d):
•    Degree as Bachelor of Project Management / Engineering / Business Administration / Supply Chain Management or equivalent education
•    Experience in Operations, ME, Quality, SCM 
•    Project management knowledge and experience as team member & project leader
•    Ability: 1). to manage projects across cross-functional teams 2).to manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines
•    Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to take charge; able to stay focused in a crisis situation, problem solver and “can-do” attitude
•    Good communication, analytic thinking, self-starter skills, independent systematic working style, pro-active & creative
•    Language skills: fluent English (speaking and writing). Nice to have: Spanish, Portuguese or Polish 
•    Ability to work in diverse global teams and Willingness for travelling
•    Good MS Office skills
 

We offer: 
•    Career opportunities
•    Work in a multinational team
•    Specialized training and employee development support
•    A friendly work environment which fosters creativity
•    Social package: private medical care, insurance, sports card
•    Relocation package
•    Discounts on goods and services
•    Flexible working hours and possibility of working in a hybrid model

Be part of our ZF team as Operations Task Force Lead (m/f/d) - multiple locations and apply now!

Contact

Joanna Becher