Production Performance Manager (m/f/d) Ref. 70701

Lufthansa Technik AG; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Lufthansa Technik AG in Hamburg is seeking a Production Performance Manager (m/f/d) on a fixed-term contract to shape data-driven production control and optimization across aerospace maintenance processes.

You will develop and refine KPI reports, collaborate with production management, and lead analyses to reduce bottlenecks while supporting LEAP ramp-up initiatives. Strong Power BI skills and German/English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering/industrial engineering or production technology related field
• Strong analytical skills and structured approach to work
• Experience in production planning/control or production controlling is advantageous
• Knowledge of engine overhaul or similar industrial environment desirable
• Proficiency in Power BI and data handling
• Ability to present complex information clearly for decision making
• Independent and solution-oriented working style
• Good command of English (at least B2)
• Very good command of German

Responsibilities

• Support development of a professional production controlling system
• Create and maintain reports, KPIs, and dashboards
• Prepare decision-making foundations for production management
• Conduct bottleneck and root-cause analyses in production processes
• Identify optimization potential and develop measures to resolve bottlenecks
• Collaborate with production management to implement improvements
• Analyze operational data and derive actionable recommendations
• Participate in LEAP ramp-up and ongoing optimization initiatives
• Support development of data-driven management tools

Skills

Analytical skills

Structured work

Power BI

Data literacy

English (B2)

German

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Production Performance Manager (m/f/d) Ref. 70701

Shape the future of one of the world’s leading aviation brands

For our client—a global leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the aviation industry,we are seeking a dedicated Production Performance Manager (m/f/d) based in Hamburg.

This position is to be filled on a temporary staffing (contract) basis for the period from January 1, 2027, to May 31, 2028.

In this role, you will support the development of a modern production controlling system, analyze performance metrics and production bottlenecks, and make a significant contribution to the successful implementation of strategic production and optimization initiatives. You will work closely with production management, various specialist departments, and project teams.

Your Opportunity

Do you want to facilitate data-driven decision-making, optimize production processes, and directly influence the performance of an international aviation company? If so, this position offers you the chance to apply your analytical skills within a highly complex production environment and play an active role in the further development of modern manufacturing and maintenance processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the establishment and further development of a professional production controlling system
• Create and maintain reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management dashboards
• Prepare meaningful decision-making foundations for production management
• Conduct and support bottleneck and root-cause analyses within production processes
• Identify optimization potential and develop appropriate measures to resolve production bottlenecks
• Work closely with production management to implement sustainable improvement initiatives
• Analyze operational performance data and derive concrete recommendations for action
• Participate in selected projects related to the LEAP ramp-up and ongoing process optimization initiatives
• Support the further development of data-driven management and control tools

Your Profile

• Successfully completed university degree in a field such as engineering, industrial engineering, or production technology Operations Management or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to work
• Experience in production planning/control, production controlling, process management, or operations is an advantage
• Knowledge of engine overhaul or a similar industrial production environment is desirable
• Proficiency in Power BI, along with a strong aptitude for working with data and numbers
• Ability to present complex information in an accessible way and develop decision-making materials
• Resilience and an interest in a production-oriented workshop environment
• Independent and solution-oriented working style
• Good command of English (at least B2 level)
• Very good command of German

What to expect

• A position at a leading company in the international aviation industry
• Involvement in innovative production and transformation projects
• Modern working methods and data-driven decision-making processes
• An attractive working environment with a flexible (flextime) schedule
• 37.5-hour work week
• Collaboration with experienced experts from production, engineering, and management
• "Deutschlandticket" (nationwide public transport pass)
• Company pension scheme
• Personal support provided by Bishop GmbH

Legal

EU passport, or German Work Permit required (can be applied and quickly obtained "online" via google