Manufacturing Ops Project Manager - Hands-On Impact

Cari; København; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo in Lyngby, Denmark seeks a Project Manager – Operations to drive complex manufacturing improvements. You will work on-site with the operations and manufacturing consulting teams, turning analytical insights into practical actions and measurable outcomes.

You will manage one or more assignments for six to twelve months, coordinating with site teams, engineering, quality and supply chain to deliver tangible performance gains and lean implementation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering outcomes in projects and operational improvements.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capability.
• Hands-on with manufacturing sites and shop-floor teams.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project workstreams from diagnosis through implementation.
• Drive operational readiness and ramp-up of new production lines.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Analyze performance data and develop capacity models and process maps.
• Translate analysis into actionable recommendations and roadmaps.
• Lead implementation and sustain improvements in operations.
• Work with production teams to establish lasting performance changes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain and site leadership.
• Influence stakeholders and maintain momentum during changing priorities.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to leadership.

Education

Engineering/Sciences/Biz Admin/Economics degree

Job description

Novo in Lyngby, Denmark seeks a Project Manager – Operations to drive complex manufacturing improvements. You will work on-site with the operations and manufacturing consulting teams, turning analytical insights into practical actions and measurable outcomes.

You will manage one or more assignments for six to twelve months, coordinating with site teams, engineering, quality and supply chain to deliver tangible performance gains and lean implementation.