Division Manager, Planning

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. The diversity of our ecosystem offers each person unparalleled career opportunities and therefore holds a definite appeal for candidates. As a Department Manager in our manufacturing facility, you will play a critical role in leading the production lines. This position demands a hands-on approach to daily operations and workforce management, ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include comprehensive team management, with particular attention paid to fostering punctuality and attendance, as well as overseeing policy enforcement, capacity planning, safety compliance, material inventory control, cost monitoring, budget adherence and planning, capital expenditure planning, ROI calculation and justification, continuous improvement strategies, problem resolution, cross-functional project coordination, 5S training instruction within your area of responsibility, flexibility and contingency planning in workforce allocation, risk assessment procedures and ensuring the training of your team members to ensure rotations.

Management & Team Leadership - Serve as the primary manager for Supervisors who manage production operators, the Assembly Technicians, and Trainers. Lead by example in setting clear expectations for conduct and performance. Shop Floor Management & KPI Visualization - Implement visual management systems on the shop floor for real-time tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Conduct daily stand-up meetings to review these KPIs with your teams, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating successes. Capacity & Workforce Planning - Analyze production data to manage workloads and schedules effectively. Oversee team scheduling to optimize resource usage weekly — promoting agile rotations for operational efficiency and ergonomic benefits.

Identify hazards/risks proactively (prior to an incident/injury) and conduct an assessment with a JHSC representative to determine root cause. Material Management & Cost Efficiency - Monitor raw material levels closely in collaboration with supply teams ensuring availability aligns with production needs while controlling costs. Continuous Improvement & Cross-functional Collaboration - Champion lean manufacturing principles to identify improvement opportunities that enhance productivity or reduce costs (such as leveraging technology to reduce manual Prêt-à-portererwork). Collaborate with other departments like QA, Warehouse, R&D, HR on projects that improve plant-wide operations.

Risk Management - Conduct regular risk assessments within operational processes; Team Development & Training - Facilitate regular development opportunities for team members through 5S training programs aimed at optimizing workspace organization practices; Attendance Monitoring & Policy Enforcement - Implement strategies that encourage reliable attendance among operators. Monitor timekeeping records carefully, address patterns of absenteeism or tardiness through coaching and corrective action compliant with company policies.

3-5 years’ Leadership Experience - demonstrated experience in leading teams, managing projects, and achieving departmental goals is crucial

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Technology or related field; or high school diploma or equivalent with several years’ related manufacturing experience
• Proven experience working successfully with other departments or in cross-functional projects
• Certification in manufacturing leadership, project management, six sigma, lean manufacturing or other manufacturing related courses preferred

Strong Leadership & Management Skills - Inspire, motivate, develop, and manage a team (includes delegation, performance management, resolving conflicts and promoting positive team dynamics); Quality Management - Ensuring the production team adheres to quality standards/acceptance criteria; Partner with quality and other stakeholders to resolve issues due to unestablished standards

Data Analysis & Reporting - Analyzing production data to identify trends, forecast needs and create comprehensive reports with action plans

Process Optimization - Identifying and implementing advanced process improvements across the departments to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence - Ensuring the departments comply with relevant industry regulations and standards

Analytical Decision Making - Making data-driven decisions that consider long-term implications and various departmental factors.

Forecasting & Planning - Developing accurate production forecasts and resource plans; Technical Proficiency - A comprehensive understanding of the department's function, (software, equipment and industry best practices);