Production Engineering Manager at tomtom

tomtom

Lodz, Poland·19h ago

ManagerFull-timeRustGo

Salary Range

$57,120 - $77,280 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

As the Production Engineering Manager at TomTom, you will serve as a cornerstone of technical excellence and operational leadership. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering principles and high-performing production results, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

→Lead and inspire a medium-sized team of individual contributors and supervisors, taking full responsibility for recruitment, performance reviews, and career development.
→Identify and resolve high-level production challenges, orchestrating team resources to maximize efficiency and hit performance targets.
→Apply advanced production engineering principles to streamline complex workflows and implement industry best practices.
→Adjust departmental plans and priorities to meet shifting customer demands, ensuring team goals align with the broader organizational strategy.
→Take full ownership of team performance, budget management, and overall production results.
→Represent the production engineering function in high-level discussions, advocating for the team’s needs and resolving conflicts.
→Translate technical production strategies into clear business value for senior leadership and external partners.
→Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure stakeholder requirements are perfectly synced with organizational capabilities.

Requirements

✓Deep and broad subject matter expertise in production processes, acting as the "go-to" expert within the discipline.
✓Proven ability to apply production engineering principles to optimize complex manufacturing environments.
✓Demonstrated success in managing teams and budgets within a technical or manufacturing setting.
✓Relevant industry certifications aligned with the domain, such as Six Sigma, Lean, or specialized Engineering credentials.
✓Strong leadership skills with the ability to act as a mentor and technical guide.
✓A solution-oriented mindset ("Start with Yes") and the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse stakeholders.