(M/F/D)
Location: Oberhausen
Who We are?
We, INTOCAST AG, are a company founded in 1979 that manufactures and markets products for the refractory industry worldwide. With a team of approximately 280 employees across Germany, we offer our customers a comprehensive product range, designed for use where things get hot. Our subsidiaries also operate in the refractory sector and complement our product portfolio.
What do we do?
We produce shaped and unshaped refractory products, casting aids, and metallurgical slag additives. We also support our customers in processes such as melting, alloying, combustion, and hot forming, which require broad-based research and product development, services we provide to our customers as well.
At the Oberhausen site, INTOCAST AG develops and manufactures refractory magnesia-carbon bricks and monolithic refractory mixes with various raw material compositions. The site’s annual output is around 80,000 tons, with products shipped worldwide. Around 120 employees work at the Oberhausen plant.
What sets us apart?
INTOCAST thrives because of its employees—they are our most valuable resource. We aim to satisfy not only our customers but also our staff. Our strong team spirit and excellent working atmosphere help us support each other so we can deliver 100% for our clients. Team events and a family-like work environment are part of our company culture, as is our hands-on mentality. Respectful, warm, and open interaction is very important to us, and even in turbulent times, we remain resilient.
We are now looking to hire a new Plant Manager (m/f/d) at our Oberhausen site, starting September 1, 2025, for a full-time position.
As Plant Manager (m/f/d), your responsibilities include:
Over the past five years, approximately €20 million has been invested in modernising manufacturing facilities and optimising production processes at the Oberhausen plant, strengthening INTOCAST’s position in the refractory market. We are seeking a successor to take on this role no later than October 1, 2025.
As Plant Manager, you will have full responsibility for all production departments, aiming to achieve a high level of operational efficiency and optimal cost structure. On-time delivery to customers is a given. The site is certified to DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 45001, and DIN ISO 50001, which means your leadership focus will be on product quality, occupational safety, and energy management.
As an operational leader, you will develop and motivate your team with a hands-on mentality, continuously improving production processes and advancing the site technologically.
You are a “shop-floor” personality who identifies with the products and processes. Our flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths give you the freedom to bring your ideas to life. You will report directly to the Executive Board.
Other key responsibilities:
- Cost responsibility and budget planning
- Making and implementing investment proposals
- Evaluating plant KPIs
- Handling complaints and resolving issues
- Ensuring adequate staffing
- Raw material calculations to support purchasing planning
- Ensuring optimal utilization and smooth operation of all equipment
- Constructive collaboration with the works council
- Representing the plant internally and externally
- Coordinating with headquarters and the sales department
What we’re looking for:
- Successfully completed degree as a Dipl.-Ing./Master (m/f/d) in Ceramics, Mineralogy, Chemistry, Metallurgy, or a related field
- Several years of relevant professional experience as a plant, operations, or department manager—ideally in the refractory or ceramics industry
- Strong technical and ceramic expertise
- High quality awareness and proven leadership skills
- Sound business knowledge—especially in cost accounting, KPIs, and analysis
- Confident in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
- Excellent German and good English skills (spoken and written)
- Driver’s license (Class B)
- Independent working style, analytical thinking, and the ability to understand complex contexts
- Strong communication skills, openness, and willingness to contribute new ideas
- Team player with a hands-on attitude
These are your advantages at INTOCAST AG:
- Intensive onboarding from day one—you’ll get to know your wide-ranging tasks and your team
- Open feedback culture—suggestions for improvement are always welcome
- Free drinks (water, coffee, tea) in the office
- Good team spirit among our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a lot:
- At our ‘Intocook’, we cook, laugh and chat together in our lounge and one or two people have discovered their passion for cooking
- In our company’s own ‘Intofit’ (fitness studio) in Ratingen, you can work out and build up a good level of fitness for the next challenges – our fitness trainer will be happy to help you with this
- Our fantastic Christmas party leaves nothing to be desired – this is where we regularly show how well INTOCAST employees can celebrate
- A monthly tax-free allowance in the form of a prepaid card for use at many retailers across Germany
- A contribution to the company pension scheme from our group insurer
Interested?
Have we sparked your curiosity and you want to join the INTOCAST team?
Then please send your compelling application (including salary expectations) exclusively by email (PDF format, max. 5 MB) to:
For questions, please contact our HR representative: Ms. Julia Czichon.
We look forward to hearing from you!
