Operations Manager Recycling (m/w/d) Präparation & Probenahme

Operations Manager Recycling

As a global technology group in family ownership, we support our customers in always being one step ahead. With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a variety of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane, or in the form of pharmaceutical active ingredients to treat cancer diseases.

Our 3,000 employees at more than 15 locations worldwide work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

Our vision: We create innovative precious metal products and services and pave the way for a sustainable future. To this end, we have set ambitious goals.

What You Can Achieve

You lead the production areas of thermal and mechanical preparation in Hanau and have full personnel responsibility for these, developing your team in accordance with Heraeus supply chain principles and the Heraeus leadership model.

You ensure that all local, international, and Heraeus internal guidelines and laws are complied with to ensure the safe operation of all business units of the area.

You are also responsible for the timely information to EHS about planned changes and new investments, as well as for the immediate reporting of deviations from the intended operation and work accidents.

You manage the areas to achieve the highest efficiency standards and guarantee operational excellence.

You collaborate intensively with the interfaces of planning, sales, and the production cost centers of the entire precious metal recycling.

You are responsible in your area for internal personnel and capacity planning, and also participate in strategic planning and decision-making with regard to plants and investments.

In this role, you lead the area of preparation and sample taking and coordinate projects and processes here.

Last but not least, you ensure the transfer of knowledge between recycling sites worldwide.

What You Bring To The Table

Successfully completed university studies in a chemical or technical field, ideally with a doctorate

Proven experience in the disciplinary or professional leadership of employees

Experience as a group or project leader in the chemical sector

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production operations

Experience in precious metal recycling with a focus on material pre-treatments and sample taking procedures

Very good German and English language skills in speech and writing

Good knowledge of MS Office applications as well as SAP knowledge

Enjoyment of working in a production-oriented environment as well as a self-directed, goal-oriented, and structured way of working and high performance readiness and flexibility

What You Can Look Forward To At Heraeus Precious Metals

Exciting tasks - implement them with a high degree of personal responsibility in an ambitious environment with very good further development opportunities.

Shape sustainability - be part of the implementation of our vision.

Inclusive company culture - we are firmly convinced that diversity makes our organization more successful. We promote this, among other things, with concrete goals, part-time/job sharing positions in management, and training.

Attractive remuneration - in addition to a good salary package, you can expect extensive social benefits of a responsible family-owned company.

And much more - at least 30 days of vacation, public transport fare subsidy, bicycle leasing, etc.

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents with reference code 58814 via our online application portal - even if you do not meet all the requirements, but have good reasons why you are still the right candidate for this role!

Still questions? Our recruiting team, Heraeus Precious Metals, is happy to assist you by email: hpm_hr@heraeus.com .