Operations Manager (Germany)

FEI Solution; Baden-Württemberg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established manufacturing group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to set up and lead a new production facility in the Stuttgart region. This hands-on role involves overseeing the entire factory setup, implementing operational strategies, and building a skilled team while ensuring compliance with German standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production management and strong leadership skills, fluency in English, and ideally proficiency in German.

Leistungen

Competitive salary package

Long-term career perspective

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production or operations management.
• Solid knowledge of German industrial standards, labor safety laws, and quality systems (ISO/TS 16949).
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead the setup of the new factory, including layout planning and process design.
• Develop operational strategies focused on safety and efficiency.
• Build and manage the local operations team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Ausbildung

University degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related discipline

Tools

PMP certification

Six Sigma certification

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

We are an established Chinese manufacturing group expanding into Europe. As part of our strategic growth, we are setting up a new production facility in the Stuttgart region and are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead this effort from the ground up.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you will drive the factory setup and take full ownership of operational planning, team building, and production performance. You will be the key local driver for establishing efficient, compliant, and scalable operations while collaborating closely with senior leadership in both Germany and China.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the new factory (greenfield project), including layout planning, equipment installation, process design, and ramp-up.
• Develop and implement operational strategies and KPI systems focused on safety, quality, cost control, and scalability.
• Ensure full compliance with German industrial regulations, safety standards, and quality certifications (e.g., ISO/TS 16949).
• Build, train, and manage the local operations team, including production, logistics, and maintenance staff.
• Establish lean manufacturing practices (e.g., 5S, Kaizen), continuous improvement initiatives, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across cultures and functions (Germany and China), ensuring smooth communication and project execution.
• Regularly report project status, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.

Your Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production or operations management, ideally within the automotive or high-precision manufacturing sectors.
• Proven success in greenfield or brownfield factory projects, including equipment procurement and team build-up.
• Solid knowledge of German industrial standards, labor safety laws, and quality systems (ISO/TS 16949).
• Fluent in English (mandatory); proficiency in German is highly preferred, Mandarin is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in multicultural environments.
• University degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related discipline.
• PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing certifications are advantageous.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to lead a factory project from scratch in a growing international company
• High degree of autonomy and cross-cultural responsibility
• Long-term career perspective with future regional leadership potential
• Competitive salary package and development opportunities