Manufacturing Methods Manager

Join our dynamic Methods & Manufacturing Manager and help drive operational excellence through innovative planning and resource optimization!

Methods & Manufacturing Manager

What will you do:

• Lead the continuous improvement of the plant’s value chain, driving productivity, efficiency, and operational performance

• Own and optimize manufacturing methods and processes across the plant

• Drive Lean Manufacturing culture with a strong focus on waste reduction and standardization in an ETO environment

• Lead Kaizen initiatives and perform value stream analysis to identify improvement opportunities

• Drive plant digitalization and adoption of manufacturing technologies

• Lead training strategy and capability development for manufacturing teams

• Own change management initiatives, ensuring successful transformation and adoption of new processes and systems (including SAP transition)

• Support plant expansion and scaling in a high-growth environment

• Ensure standardization of processes across manufacturing operations

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~14 direct reports

What will make you successful:

• 8–12+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, ideally within metal-mechanical, electrical, or automotive industries

• 5+ years in leadership roles, managing engineering, methods, or manufacturing teams (people management experience required)

• Proven track record leading Lean Manufacturing transformations, including Kaizen, waste reduction, and value stream mapping in complex operations (ETO experience is a strong plus)

• Solid experience driving productivity, efficiency, and process standardization initiatives at plant level

• Hands-on experience with plant digitalization and implementation of manufacturing technologies and systems (ERP/SAP preferred)

• Strong expertise in manufacturing engineering, process design, capacity planning, and performance optimization

• Demonstrated capability in leading change management and transformation projects in fast-paced, high-growth environments

• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision making and process optimization

• Proven ability to develop and grow talent, building high-performing teams

• Advanced level of English proficiency (professional working proficiency required)

• Key competencies: resilience, adaptability, structured thinking, effective communication, and agile decision-making

What's in it for you:

• Leadership role in shaping manufacturing excellence and operational strategies

• Opportunity to drive innovation in production processes and systems

• Professional growth through exposure to diverse manufacturing challenges

• Collaborative environment fostering knowledge sharing and development

• Impact on organizational success through operational optimization

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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