Your Mission

Are you a seasoned General Manager (m/f/d) with a passion for technology and customer value? We invite you to join us as our new Managing Director (m/f/d) for Deublin GmbH in Mainz. 

This pivotal role offers the chance to shape our growth strategy in Germany, with a focus on customer base expansion, effective cost management, and high-quality leadership.

You will lead the management team of Deublin GmbH, reporting directly to the global COO. Deublin is the global leader in rotary unions, and our Mainz facility plays a key role in this success, contributing €45 million in revenue and employing 150 people. In recent years, Deublin has consistently outpaced market growth and increased profitability.

We are looking forward to continuing our success story - together with you.

How you will make a difference

• Operational Excellence: Drive operational improvements through VA/VE, lean management and establish a zero-waste culture in our manufacturing site in Mainz. Foster a problem-solving culture in line with the Deublin Performance System.
• Digitalization and Automation: Implement smart manufacturing solutions, leverage automation and data analytics to enhance efficiency, quality, and transparency in production processes.
• Market Share Expansion: Expand the business beyond the established market presence by fostering new collaborations with OEMs and by developing and implementing an ambitious aftermarket strategy. Increase market share by utilizing our full product range across premium and mid-market segments.
• Innovation:  Drive the transformation towards an agile organization through customer-focused innovation.
• Leadership: Lead all local functions, including Sales, Operations, Quality, People & Culture, and Finance. Mentor your team to build the next generation of leaders in the company.
• Culture: Continue the cultural change of the organization from a traditional management style towards a leadership approach that fosters innovation, collaboration and ownership, while maintaining the high commitment of all our colleagues.

What you should be good at

• Leadership: Strong general management experience, including driving operational improvements and manufacturing efficiency for complex, technology-driven products, as well as fostering customer success and growth.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to define, develop, and implement business strategies.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both English and German, with the ability to engage diverse teams and stakeholders across global markets.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed.

What you can look forward to

• Cutting-Edge Facility: Work at a state-of-the-art production site, leading innovation in rotary unions and slip ring manufacturing.
• Leadership Opportunity: Shape the future of Deublin as a key leader in the organization.
• Professional Growth: Advance your career within a globally recognized company with opportunities for regional and global leadership roles.
• Culture: A workplace where employees thrive and grow, with an average tenure of over 10 years.

Who we are

Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values — Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness — we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #YouMakeADifference