Rimowa Head of Final Assembly

Cologne • Germany

Monday, August 25, 2025

RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group, is a global lifestyle brand dedicated to crafting essential companions for lifelong travel. With over 125 years of history, RIMOWA is renowned for its unique products that seamlessly blend luxury with functionality, tradition with innovation, and craftsmanship with timeless design. As part of the prestigious LVMH conglomerate, RIMOWA offers a dynamic and international work environment, fostering creativity and excellence.

1. Lead and motivate team members within the assigned area of responsibility.
2. Ensure compliance with legal and internal company guidelines for occupational safety and health.
3. Plan and ensure required capacity based on annual demand planning.
4. Ensure timely completion of production orders.
5. Adhere to annually agreed efficiency and quality goals, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur.
6. Implement and execute continuous improvement measures.
7. Conduct annual employee reviews.
8. Create and maintain risk assessments, operating instructions, and training materials.
9. Responsible for capturing and systematically analyzing daily production data.
10. Participate in daily shop floor management and provide KPIs.
11. Document deviations in supplier quality and initiate corrective measures.

1. Completed technical degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, and/or completed further training as a Technician/Master Craftsman.
2. Several years of professional experience in a similar position, ideally in final assembly, with knowledge in metal processing preferred.
3. At least 3 years of experience in leading employees and managing processes in a manufacturing company.
4. Solid user knowledge in Lean Production is required.
5. Engaged and assertive demeanor towards various stakeholders, enabling goal- and result-oriented actions.
6. Solution-oriented and independent working style.
7. Strong team and communication skills.
8. Hands-on mentality.
9. Proficient in MS Office applications.
10. Fluent in German and good English skills.

1. Leadership and motivational skills
2. Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations
3. Capacity planning
4. Efficiency and quality management
5. Continuous improvement processes
6. Data analysis
7. Supplier quality management
8. Lean Production expertise
9. Strong communication skills
10. Proficiency in MS Office
11. Fluency in German and English

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, with expertise in final assembly and leadership in a manufacturing environment.

A completed technical degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical training.

The position offers 30 days of paid vacation annually, a RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period, corporate benefits including a 30% discount on RIMOWA products, a company pension plan with a high employer contribution, a great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable lunch, and subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, Germany ticket, and Jobrad.

RIMOWA is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, recognizing that business thrives when diverse talents with varied backgrounds, skills, and abilities reflect the broad customer base. Diversity is considered a key factor for the company's growth.