Concrete Plant Operator (m/f/d)

Description

Also seeking additional team members for our Concrete / Mixing Plant / Production Facilities department (m/f/d)

To strengthen our team at our site in Markersdorf near Görlitz, Gunnebo Markersdorf GmbH, within the Safe Storage Business Unit, is looking for a Team Leader Concrete / Mixing Plant / Production Facilities (m/f/d) at the earliest possible date.

Who We Are

The Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security solutions, providing innovative products and services for security and the safe storage of valuables. Through our business areas Gunnebo Entrance Control and Gunnebo Safe Storage, we serve customers in retail, public transportation, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high-risk sites, and banking. With 3,400 employees, operations in 25 countries, and 10 manufacturing sites, we serve customers in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Together, we create a safer world.

Would You Like to Help Create a Safer World?

You encounter Gunnebo in your everyday life, at home, while traveling, and at work. We are present in airports, workplaces, and retail environments around the world. Through digitalization and connectivity, we continue to develop intelligent solutions for entrance control and secure storage.

If you enjoy being part of an exciting transformation journey and want to work with a global, multicultural, and highly motivated organization, this is the right opportunity for you. Gunnebo is small enough for your ideas to make an impact and large enough to help you achieve your career ambitions.

Gunnebo Safe Storage specializes in certified security solutions. We protect valuables, cash, personal belongings, and business assets against burglary, fire, and damage. We support industries with customized storage solutions and provide security at home, in transit, and in the workplace.

Position Summary

The Team Leader of the Concrete Mixing Plant is responsible for the safe, timely, and quality-compliant production of concrete mixtures used in security products (e.g., safe bodies, doors, and fillings), while meeting the specific requirements of the safe manufacturing industry.

The role ensures compliance with all technical, legal, safety-related, and certification requirements and contributes to the continuous optimization of processes and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Management

• Plan, control, and monitor concrete production according to the production schedule.
• Ensure compliance with recipes, mixing ratios, and quality specifications.
• Optimize material usage with regard to cost efficiency and availability.
• Take responsibility for meeting production timelines and delivery deadlines.

2. Quality Assurance

• Monitor concrete quality parameters (e.g., density, strength, temperature) in accordance with plant standards.
• Document all relevant production and quality data.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and the laboratory to identify root causes of deviations.
• Implement measures for continuous quality improvement.

3. Plant and Equipment Responsibility

• Monitor, maintain, and service the concrete mixing plant and related equipment.
• Ensure plant availability and technical operational readiness.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of all plant equipment.

4. Team Leadership

• Provide functional and disciplinary leadership to the mixing plant team.
• Plan workforce deployment and support employee training and development.
• Promote a safe, quality-focused, and collaborative working environment.

5. Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Protection

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Train employees in the safe operation of machinery and handling of hazardous materials.
• Implement measures to reduce noise, dust, and waste.
• Support internal audits and safety inspections.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Logistics, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Coordinate with the Design and Engineering departments on new projects and special concrete formulations.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding material quality and availability.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

• Technical vocational training in concrete technology, construction materials testing, or a related field, ideally supplemented by a Master Craftsman (Meister) or State-Certified Technician qualification.
• Alternatively, a degree in Construction Materials Engineering, Concrete Technology, or Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience in concrete production, preferably within the security products industry or the manufacturing of specialized construction components.
• Sound knowledge of concrete technology, mixing processes, and quality assurance methods.

Personal Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

IT and Language Skills

• Experience with production planning systems (e.g., SAP, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or production data collection systems) is an advantage.
• Experience with the Bikotronic plant control system.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Fluent German, both written and spoken; English and Polish language skills are considered an advantage.

Benefits

Secure employment in a growing company

Career development and continuous training opportunities

Collaborative working environment with flat hierarchies

Modern IT infrastructure and digitalized business processes