TKMS GmbH | Germany | 24xxx Kiel | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 27.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Hauptabteilungsleiter Produktionslinie Kiel / Head of Production Line Kiel (m/f/d)
TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in overwater and underwater shipping. For over 185 years. As a strong partner to which NATO trusts, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet and thus contribute to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 8,500 colleagues? As a growing marine company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Responsibility for the disciplinary management and organisational control of the Kiel production line department to ensure efficient operation. Total responsibility for module and boat equipment, direct production and the expert group within the production line. Building and maintaining a value-adding, participative and consistent leadership and working environment that promotes motivation and performance. Strategic planning, control and implementation of all investment measures (CAPEX) and budgeting and control of maintenance and operating expenses (OPEX). Ensure occupational safety through consistent implementation of all relevant safety standards. Ensuring timely coordination and coordination with all the interface partners of the EPC chain, as well as compliance with agreed project schedules and product quality requirements in cooperation with the QS partners. Definition, establishment and continuous optimisation of processes, organisational structures and management instruments (e.g. Shop‐Floor Management) to achieve corporate and departmental goals.
Successfully completed studies in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent qualification. Multiannual leadership experience in project and/or line responsibility in the industrial production environment, combined with proven success in lean and improvement management. a strategic and entrepreneurial approach; a high power and excellence claim. Ability to motivate teams, develop them in a targeted manner and lead to sustainable excellence; high will for enforcement and design. Very good organizational skills incl. Priority, resource planning and scheduling as well as effective control of change and improvement processes. Embossed communication and social competence: clear, targeted expression, empathy, conflict management and creation of a trusted working climate. High resilience and stress resistance as well as excellent knowledge of German and English in word and writing.
For us it is self-evident to provide optimal framework conditions. These include: Welcomeday and onboarding program Attractive extra-tariff compensation Flexible and family-friendly working hours through sliding time/lifetime account and home office control 30 days of annual leave and special leave under collective agreement Excellent occupational pensions Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing marine company Grant to the job ticket or Germany ticket Corporate fitness with nationwide partners Bike leasing Comprehensive additional services / attractive external offers Individual learning and development opportunities in presence and digital Comprehensive health management including prevention offers Close cooperation with executives and employees Collaborative cooperation and respect in dealing with each other – we have been offering this for over 185 years! We are pleased to receive online applications, specifying the salary presentation and the current notice period.
We value diversity
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. .
Location
![]() | TKMS GmbH | |
| 24143 Kiel | ||
| Germany |
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