Managing Director (m/f/d)

Full Time

Industriestraße 14, 96524 Föritztal, Deutschland

Leadership Role

For KYOCERA AVX Components (Automation) GmbH we are looking for a Managing Director (m/f/d) at our location in Föritztal

What we offer

  • Security: Permanent employment
  • Flexibility: Flexible working hours
  • Work-Life Balance: Remote work options, at least 30 days of paid vacation per year
  • Team Spirit: Employee events
  • Health: Company health management
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development
  • Benefits: Corporate benefits, bike leasing

… and much more!

What we are looking for

  • University degree: in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business engineering, business administration or comparable field
  • Several years of professional experience: including a senior management or executive role within manufacturing, machinery or energy technology
  • Proven track record: in strategy, business development and organizational leadership
  • Skills: strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering and energy systems or related industries
  • Language skills: fluent in both German and English languages
  • Attributes: excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as hands-on, decisive and results-oriented personality

What you can expect

  • Overall responsibility for two companies: special machinery engineering (~50 employees) and hydrogen electrolyzer systems (~30 employyes)
  • Define, implement and execute long-term strategies for growth, profitability and innovation in both sectors
  • Full P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning and risk management
  • Represents the companies with customers, partners and stakeholders nationally and internationally
  • Strengthens synergies between mechanical engineering and hydrogen technology activities
  • Builds and develops leadership teams and organizational structures
  • Promotes and reinforce a strong culture of safety, compliance and sustainability
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives

Who we are

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.

KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.

Are you interested?

Please send us your detailed application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. We are looking forward to meeting you.


Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture.

People with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences work and live at KYOCERA AVX. We believe in the power of the individuality of our employees. Become a part of our team and show us what makes you “you”! We are looking forward to all applications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran (US only).