Operations Performance Specialist / Analyst (f / m / d)

GEA; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering company in Düsseldorf seeks an Operations Performance Specialist / Analyst to enhance operational excellence across its global manufacturing network. The chosen candidate will support KPI reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and collaboration abilities, as well as proficiency in data visualization tools. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have 2+ years of experience in operations performance or data analytics. Fluent English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of experience in operations performance and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in performance reporting and visualization tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights.

Aufgaben

• Maintain operational KPI reporting and dashboards for global manufacturing sites.
• Identify performance gaps and contribute to improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple departments.

Kenntnisse

Performance reporting

Data analytics

Lean methodologies

Problem-solving

Collaboration

KPI management

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities / Tasks

The Operations Performance Specialist / Analyst (f / m / d) supports operational excellence across GEA’s global manufacturing network

through performance reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement activities.

Working within Operations Strategy & Execution in the Nutrition Plant Engineering (NPE) division, the role provides transparency

on operational performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and contributes to the division’s transformation agenda.

This is a hands‑on, analytical role requiring strong problem‑solving capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.

Your key responsabilities :

Support Operational Performance Management

• Maintain operational KPI reporting, dashboards, and scorecards for global manufacturing sites.
• Consolidate performance data, validate accuracy, and prepare structured analysis and insights.
• Identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities across productivity, quality, cost, and service.

Contribute to Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Translate performance insights into proposals for improvement actions and support their implementation.
• Assist in deploying Lean, digital, and operational excellence tools across sites.
• Contribute to the standardization of KPI definitions, reporting processes, and performance review routines.

Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Regional Operations.
• Support performance reviews, workshops, problem-solving sessions, and capability-building activities.
• Prepare structured reporting materials, including progress updates, risk identification, and insights for senior management.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or data analytics are an advantage.
• 2+ years of experience in operations performance, continuous improvement, data analytics, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to work with KPIs, dashboards, data validation, experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional environments and supporting improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Proficiency with performance reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High ownership, structure, and hands‑on execution mentality.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German) are beneficial.