Manager Strategic Manufacturing Projects (f/m/d)

Stryker Corporation; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen Manager für strategische Fertigungsprojekte, um eine positive Wirkung zu erzielen. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die Leitung von Lokalisierungsprojekten, die Sicherstellung der Machbarkeit und die Optimierung des Fertigungsnetzwerks. In einem dynamischen und internationalen Umfeld bieten sich Ihnen zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur persönlichen und beruflichen Weiterbildung. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Projektmanagement und Operations haben und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, einen Unterschied zu machen.

Leistungen

Unterstützendes internationales Team

Flexibles Arbeiten und Home Office

Vielfältige Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

30 Tage Urlaub plus 24. und 31. Dezember

Attraktive Unternehmensleistungen

JobRad mit Zuschuss

Gute Anbindung an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel

Qualifikationen

• Mehrere Jahre Erfahrung im Projektmanagement, idealerweise in einem internationalen Umfeld.
• Zusätzliche Zertifikate in Projektmanagement sind von Vorteil.

Aufgaben

• Governance und Berichterstattung für Lokalisierungsprojekte etablieren.
• Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Business Cases und Machbarkeitsanalysen.

Kenntnisse

Projektmanagement

Operations Management

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lean Manufacturing

Finanzielle Bewertung

Anpassungsfähigkeit

Ausbildung

Bachelor in Ingenieurwesen

Master in Betriebswirtschaft

Supply Chain Management

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Jobbeschreibung

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 50 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.

Join GEA and make a positive impact: From safe food and beverages to life-saving medicines, GEA makes it possible. We also help our customers reduce CO2 emissions, protect water, and reduce and recycle waste.

GEA Group Services GmbH in Düsseldorf takes over the corporate functions of GEA AG, including areas such as corporate finance, legal and IT, which provide central services for all company divisions. The location also houses the Digital HUB and the Center of Excellence (CoE).

We are looking for experienced and motivated Manager Strategic Manufacturing Projects (f / m / d) for deployment in Düsseldorf as soon as possible.

Your tasks:

• Establish governance, reporting, and tracking for all localization projects, ensuring structured decision-making.
• Support divisions in business case preparation, feasibility analysis, and execution planning.
• Align localization efforts with production capabilities, ensuring feasibility for receiving sites and optimizing the manufacturing footprint.
• Steer and consolidate financial insights from controlling teams, ensuring project viability and COGS reduction alignment.
• Develop a centralized tracking system to oversee project progress, cost savings, and key performance indicators.
• Facilitate execution between sending & receiving sites, ensuring seamless communication and operational readiness.
• Support senior leadership with structured updates and reports on localization impact.
• Standardize best practices for localization projects, integrating lessons learned to improve future initiatives.

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Operations Management are a plus.
• Several years of experience in project management, operations, or manufacturing, preferably in an international industrial environment.
• Strong background in localization, insourcing, or production network optimization projects.
• Knowledge of CAPEX processes, business case development, and financial evaluation for industrial investments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, automation, and process improvement methodologies.
• Effective communication skills – ability to convey complex topics concisely to various audiences.
• Resilience & adaptability – thrives in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%) to coordinate localization efforts across regions and divisions.

What we offer:

• Work with a supportive and international team.
• Modern working environment with flexible working options and home office for a good work-life balance.
• A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities for your career planning.
• Company pension scheme and accident insurance.
• 30 days annual leave plus 24 & 31 December.
• Attractive company benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, courses, etc.
• JobRad including subsidy.
• Good access to public transport and a subsidy for public transport use.

For reasons of readability, no gender-specific differentiation is made in the job advertisement. However, the job advertisement is explicitly aimed at all persons, regardless of gender or lack thereof.

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 and equal qualification are welcome and will be given preferential consideration.