Project Manager

GKN Aerospace; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative aerospace company as a Project Manager MRO, where your expertise will drive logistics excellence and project success. In this dynamic role, you will oversee project coordination, ensuring timely completion while adhering to budget constraints. You will implement Lean methodologies, enhance team capabilities, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to sustainability and a diverse work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

29 Vacation Days

13 Additional Days

Travel Allowances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics and process improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the setup and completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and manage logistics and material flow.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Lean Methodologies

Six Sigma

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to contribute to protecting the world’s democracies and are committed to sustainability, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, achieving sales of £3.35 billion in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

As our Project Manager MRO, you are responsible for coordinating the setup and completion of projects on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager oversees all aspects of projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors progress, and prepares reports for upper management, ensuring documentation standards are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and review KPIs, perform analysis, drive continuous improvement projects, and manage logistics and material flow at the site level, covering inbound/outbound logistics, warehousing, freight management, cycle counting, inventory, transactional activities, and packaging.
• Implement and coach teams in the Lean Operating Model (LOM), delivering improvements across People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash, and Cost targets, developing Lean expertise, and ensuring self-sufficiency in Lean practices.
• Ensure logistics processes meet requirements and are integrated into future planning.
• Provide structured training to maximize effectiveness and support site improvement projects and Kaizen events.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in logistics and process improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is advantageous.
• Experience with quality management systems and documentation.

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy an innovative, international work environment with a good work-life balance, opportunities for growth, a competitive salary (Grade L2), pension plan, 29 vacation days plus 13 additional days, and travel allowances from 10 km.

How to apply?

Please submit your CV and motivation letter online. For questions, contact Koen van Stigt at [e-mail]. We do not accept applications via email due to data privacy.

Join us

Be part of a company at the forefront of aerospace innovation, committed to diversity and inclusion. We value your unique contributions and provide accessible recruitment processes. Discover how far you can go with us!