Manager Operations Transformation

GEA Group; Wommelgem; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International role with visibility

Challenging transformation projectsac

Résumé du poste

GEA Group is seeking a Manager Operations Transformation to lead end-to-end site transformation programs across its international manufacturing network. You will diagnose performance, define targets, and develop future-state operating models with local teams to drive measurable improvements.

The role requires a master’s degree in industrial engineering or a related discipline, several years in operational excellence, and strong Lean capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering or comparable technical/operations discipline.
• Proven experience in operational excellence, manufacturing engineering or transformation management.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing expertise and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience leading complex site transformations and achieving measurable results.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end site transformation programs across all relevant workstreams.
• Diagnose performance and set quantified targets for productivity, lead time, quality and cost.
• Develop future-state operating models incl. structures, processes, layouts and material flows.
• Translate designs into integrated roadmaps with milestones and governance.
• Drive cross-functional implementation across operations, engineering, quality, supply chain and support functions.
• Apply lean methods: 5S, standard work, visual management and daily performance management.
• Align leadership and stakeholders, remove barriers and sustain momentum.
• Establish KPIs and track benefits; take corrective actions as needed.
• Coach teams to embed new ways of working for sustainable results.
• Experience across countries and cultures; willingness to travel internationally.

Connaissances

Lean Manufacturing

Operational excellence

Change management

KPI tracking

Stakeholder management

Project management

English fluency

Cross-country collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in industrial engineering

Description du poste

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About the position

Are you passionate about transforming manufacturing organizations and delivering measurable results? Do you thrive in an international manufacturing environment where strategic priorities are translated into tangible change across an entire site?We are looking for a Manager Operations Transformation to lead end-to-end site transformation programs at selected sites across the international manufacturing network of GEA’s Pharma & Food Applications division. These programs may encompass operations, engineering, quality, qualification and validation, supply chain, organizational design and supporting functions.

Your responsibilities and tasks

Lead end-to-end site transformation programs across all relevant workstreams, from diagnosis through implementation and stabilization

Diagnose current performance and define quantified improvement targets across productivity, lead time, quality, delivery reliability, capacity utilization and operational cost

Develop future-state operating models covering organizational structures, cross-functional processes, manufacturing layouts, workplace design and material flows together with local teams

Translate the future-state design into integrated workstreams, implementation roadmaps, milestones and governance routines

Drive implementation across operations, engineering, quality, qualification and validation, supply chain and supporting functions, with particular focus on critical cross-functional interfaces

Apply fit-for-purpose Lean and operational excellence methods, including 5S, standard work, visual management, structured problem-solving and daily performance management

Align site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, resolve implementation barriers and maintain execution momentum

Establish transparent KPI and benefit tracking, identify deviations and drive corrective action

Coach local teams and managers to embed new ways of working and ensure sustainable results

Your profile and qualifications

You combine a strategic perspective with a hands-on, implementation-focused approach. You can engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels, create momentum and guide organizations through complex operational change

You also bring:

A master’s degree in industrial engineering or a comparable technical or operations-related discipline

Several years of relevant experience in operational excellence, manufacturing engineering or transformation management, including a proven track record of leading complex site transformation programs and delivering measurable results

Experience in engineer-to-order or similarly engineering-driven manufacturing environments, including a sound understanding of the interfaces between engineering, production, quality, qualification and validation

Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, operational performance management and continuous improvement methodologies

Experience with manufacturing layout optimization, workplace design, capacity planning and end-to-end production flows

Excellent project, change and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence without direct line authority

Strong analytical capabilities and experience with KPI and benefit tracking, combined with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach

Experience working across countries and cultures in an international manufacturing environment

Fluency in English

Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis and spend substantial time at production sites

Our offer:

At GEA, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the performance of our production operations worldwide. You will work with talented colleagues across disciplines, contribute to strategic improvement initiatives, and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

We offer:

• An international role with significant visibility and impact.
• Challenging transformation projects across multiple production locations.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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