Manufacturing Operational Change Lead (m/f/d)

JTI; Trier; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international tobacco company is seeking a Manufacturing Operational Change Lead for its Trier Factory. This role involves driving change management processes, supporting training initiatives, and ensuring compliance with new work systems. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Production Management and at least 5 years of relevant experience in the FMCG sector.

Leistungen

Above-average pay, 13th and 14th salaries

Subsidized canteen and vending machines

30 days of vacation

Leasing options for bikes

Support for personal development

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Fluency in German and English required.
• Relevant experience with IWS or similar systems is mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Drive the introduction and adaptation of the work organizational structure.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement workshops and training.
• Monitor and support Autonomous Maintenance progress.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Coaching

Ausbildung

University Degree in Engineering, Production Management, or similar

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Power BI

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Manufacturing Operational Change Lead (m/f/d)

Location: Trier

To strengthen our team in the area of Production at the Trier Factory, we are looking for a Manufacturing Operational Change Lead (m/f/d).

Your job mission:

As a Manufacturing Operational Change Lead, you will drive the introduction and adaptation of the work organizational structure at the Trier Factory by supporting the roll-out of Autonomous Maintenance. You will prepare the areas to independently plan, coordinate, and carry out relevant training and qualification courses for targeted groups, in accordance with the requirements.

Who are we?

JTI is a leading international tobacco company with locations in over 130 countries, known for brands like Winston, Camel, and American Spirit. We focus on growth through innovations in reduced-risk products, with brands like Nordic Spirit, Logic, and Ploom. In Germany, we are the largest employer in our industry with over 2,000 employees.

As a multiple award-winning top employer, we offer an open and inclusive environment with exciting tasks, flexible working concepts, diverse development opportunities, and international career paths. Visit us at www.jti.com to learn more about us.

Your tasks:

1. Prepare, guide, and support the change management process at the production level, deploying relevant steps as part of the IWS phase progression.
2. Monitor and support Autonomous Maintenance progress and compliance, providing support and intervention where necessary.
3. Plan, coordinate, and implement workshops, training, and governance activities, ensuring alignment with local strategies.
4. Develop and implement a digital roadmap to track rollout stages, KPIs, and reports.
5. Support the qualification of organizational roles to meet capability requirements of IWS phases.
6. Coach PDCA capabilities and tools across organizational levels.

Your profile:

1. University Degree in Engineering, Production Management, or similar.
2. Minimum 5 years of project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain within FMCG industry.
3. Profound knowledge of new work systems and work structures; skills in MS Office, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and SAP are a plus; fluency in German and English.
4. Relevant experience with IWS or similar systems is mandatory.
5. Leadership experience with strong mentoring, coaching, and development skills; excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Your benefits:

• Work in an open, international environment with approx. 60 nations at the Trier site.
• Above-average pay, 13th and 14th salaries, bonuses, pension scheme, and capital benefits.
• Subsidized canteen, snack and coffee vending machines for your well-being.
• Regular feedback, accident insurance, and 30 days of vacation for work-life balance.
• Leasing options for bikes through our BusinessBike program.
• Support for personal development through internal and external training.

Interested?

Apply with your complete documents (CV, cover letter, references), including your earliest start date.

Diversity & Inclusion

We promote diversity, equality, and inclusion, supporting various employee networks and projects, and have been awarded the Global Equality Standard.

Sustainability & Commitment

We are committed to the region through environmental initiatives, renewable energy investments, and sustainable packaging practices. Learn more at JTI Germany Top Employer.