Lead and drive international Operational Excellence programs across all production sites.
Develop and implement a group-wide Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategy.
Identify and execute site optimization initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.
Manage and oversee CAPEX and strategic investment projects.
Establish and standardize KPI frameworks, performance management systems, and shopfloor management practices across the organization.
Conduct manufacturing benchmarking activities and facilitate best-practice sharing between sites.
Lead operational workstreams during site integrations, acquisitions, and post-merger integration projects.
Coach and support local plant management teams and cross-functional project teams in implementing improvement initiatives.
Build and implement a group-wide project management framework and governance model.
Collaborate closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and HR stakeholders to deliver sustainable business impact

University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 8 years experience in an international industrial manufacturing environment.
Proven track record of successfully leading Operational Excellence, Lean Transformation, and continuous improvement programs.
Strong experience managing complex, multi-site transformation and investment projects.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.
Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to implementation.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Business-fluent German and English.
Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 50%).

We have exciting plans for our future and offer fascinating areas of responsibility at an international successful group of companies.

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