Project Manager (m/w/d) – Manufacturing Operations

Cummins Europe; Nürnberg; Sur place; EUR 79 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cummins Inc. in Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany, seeks an experienced Project Manager (m/w/d) – Manufacturing Operations to lead the VH10 Repair Center's daily site operations and drive continuous improvement.

You will coordinate production planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in manufacturing or repair operations, plus Lean/Six Sigma or PM certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing manufacturing, repair, remanufacturing, or distribution operations with understanding of processes and performance management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Professional certifications such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management are preferred.
• Fluent German and English language skills.

Responsabilités

• Leading site operations and facility management, ensuring efficient support for manufacturing, engineering, quality, warehousing, and logistics activities.
• Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement, with focus on safety, environmental compliance, 5S principles, and workplace organization.
• Managing production planning and execution, coordinating schedules, resources, and priorities to meet customer commitments.
• Overseeing warehousing and inventory operations, ensuring accurate inventory control, material availability, and efficient inbound and outbound logistics.
• Supporting business growth through process development, implementing scalable operational processes and repair strategies for traction products and related technologies.
• Ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards across inspection, testing, repair, and operational processes.
• Leading and developing operational teams, providing guidance and direction to technicians and site personnel while fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
• Enabling business readiness and system integration, supporting ERP implementation, performance tracking, and data-driven decision-making to enhance operational effectiveness.

Connaissances

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Production planning

Inventory management

Warehousing

Logistics

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor7s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Outils

Oracle ERP

Description du poste

We arelooking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager (m/w/d) – Manufacturing Operations to lead the daily operations, and continuous improvement of our VH10 Repair Center in Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Leading site operations and facility management, ensuring efficient support for manufacturing, engineering, quality, warehousing, and logistics activities.
• Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, 5S principles, and workplace organization.
• Managing production planning and execution, coordinating schedules, resources, and priorities to consistently meet customer commitments.
• Overseeing warehousing and inventory operations, ensuring accurate inventory control, material availability, and efficient inbound and outbound logistics.
• Supporting business growth through process development, implementing scalable operational processes and repair strategies for traction products and related technologies.
• Ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards across inspection, testing, repair, and operational processes.
• Leading and developing operational teams, providing guidance and direction to technicians and site personnel while fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
• Enabling business readiness and system integration, supporting ERP implementation, performance tracking, and data-driven decision-making to enhance operational effectiveness.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive operational priorities.
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics processes, ensuring efficient and effective end-to-end operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, enabling you to identify opportunities, resolve challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience managing manufacturing, repair, remanufacturing, or distribution operations, with a strong understanding of operational processes and performance management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Oracle, and the ability to leverage business systems to support operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Professional certifications such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management are preferred and will support success in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent German and English language skills.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary €78560

Max Salary €117840

ReqID 2433909

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No