Operations Manager (m/f/d) - Global Engineering

Voith Hydro; Glo (KY); On-site; USD 79,636 - 125,142; Full time

Job summary

Voith Hydro is seeking an Operations Manager (m/f/d) for Global Engineering. The role focuses on KPI-based monthly reporting, capacity planning, and cross-site coordination across the global engineering organization.

The candidate will analyze large data sets with Qliksense/Power BI, ensure data quality, and drive standardization of regional reporting while partnering with management. Travel is expected (approx. 10%).

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or business analytics or an equivalent qualification.
• Several years of experience in engineering reporting and capacity planning.
• Experience with KPI development and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare KPI-based, monthly engineering reporting at a global level.
• Coordinate with regional teams and manage the global OTC engineering rhythm.
• Conduct capacity planning and ensure cross-location cooperation.
• Analyze large data sets and derive KPIs using BI tools.
• Coordinate cross-site engineering teams and report to management.
• Validate data streams and suggest process simplifications and automation.
• Create global monthly reporting and oversee regional reporting.
• Support standardization of regional reporting and track key deliverables.

Skills

KPI reporting

Data analysis

Cross-site coordination

Communication

Process improvement

initiative and independence

Education

Engineering or business analytics degree

Tools

Qliksense

Power BI

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Operations Manager (m/f/d) - Global Engineering

Job ID 78034 | at any of our global Voith Hydro locations

Your tasks

• Accountable for the preparation of KPI-based, monthly engineering reporting at a global level and coordination with regional teams.
• Implementation and management of a regular working rhythm for the global OTC engineering organization in Voith Hydro.
• Systematic capacity planning and assurance of cross-location cooperation to proactively avoid and relieve capacity bottlenecks.
• Data analysis and quality assurance of large data sets using analytical tools (e.g., Qliksense, Power BI), from which KPIs are derived.
• Cross-site coordination of engineering teams and close communication with management, including Engineering Quality and Engineering Excellence functions.
• Validation of data streams and their consistency; providing suggestions for simplification and automation of processes.
• Creation of global monthly reporting and review of regional monthly reporting.
• Supporting and ensuring the standardization and uniformity of regional engineering reporting.
• Proactive tracking of internal work packages related to the KPIs of the global OTC engineering organization, especially the tracking of critical project deliverables.

Your profile

• Successfully completed technical or business degree (e.g., engineering, industrial engineering, business analytics) or comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in engineering reporting, capacity planning, or a related field, preferably in an international organization.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in handling and interpreting large data sets, ideally with Qliksense, Power BI, or similar analysis tools.
• Sound knowledge of KPI development, reporting processes, and performance tracking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate and motivate teams across different sites and cultural backgrounds.
• Manage cross-site teams and interface with management and various functions.
• Experience in process validation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High degree of initiative, structured and solution-oriented working style, and ability to work independently.
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required (10%).

This position can be filled at any of our global Voith Hydro locations (except Germany). The remote work policies will adhere to the regulations of the specific location where you are based - this is not a fully remote position.

• Job ID 78034

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