Junior Manager Third Party Manufacturing (d/f/m)

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Support the development and optimization of the external manufacturing footprint, including coordination of supplier relocation, tendering and onboarding activities
• Coordinate and track production ramp-ups with European and international contract manufacturers, ensuring timelines are met and issues are escalated when needed
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing performance in injection molding (e.g. OEE, process stability) and support shopfloor management and continuous improvement activities
• Support suppliers in problem solving during operational or escalation situations, applying structured methods (e.g. A3, root cause analysis)
• Contribute to cost optimization and waste reduction initiatives within the assigned portfolio by identifying improvement potentials and supporting implementation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (purchasing, supply chain, engineering, quality) and external partners to ensure smooth coordination of operational topics
• Support SHEQ and compliance audits and follow up on actions to ensure timely implementation and adherence to standards
• Coordinate technical and operational topics (e.g. specifications, requirements) between internal functions and suppliers to ensure alignment and proper execution