Senior Digital Manufacturing Lead — Multi-Site

apt Extrusions GmbH & Co. KG; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 102,762 - 148,435; Full time

Job summary

apt Holding GmbH in Monheim am Rhein seeks a Manager Digital Manufacturing to drive the group’s digital transformation across production sites. You will develop standards, implement digital systems, and lead projects that boost productivity, quality, transparency and efficiency.

Work with Operations, Engineering and IT to implement ERP, MES, SCADA, and Industrial IoT, define roadmaps, manage interfaces, and ensure governance, training and cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in automation technology, mechanical, CS or electrical engineering.
• 8+ years in industrial automation, process control or digital manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, MES/ERP interfaces, industrial networks, IT/OT infrastructure.
• Experience in multi-site change management and cross-functional leadership.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.
• Fluent in English and German with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the manufacturing digitalization roadmap in line with corporate strategy.
• Define group-wide standards for digital manufacturing technologies.
• Identify and implement digital solutions to improve productivity, quality, automation, and energy efficiency.
• Lead integration of ERP, MES, SCADA, PLCs and production systems.
• Coordinate internal functions and external partners to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain governance, documentation and standards for digital assets.

Skills

Digital manufacturing

ERP/MES/SCADA integration

Industrial IT/OT infrastructure

Multi-site project leadership

Travel across Europe

Fluent English and German

Education

Degree in automation/engineering/CS

Job description

apt Holding GmbH in Monheim am Rhein seeks a Manager Digital Manufacturing to drive the group’s digital transformation across production sites. You will develop standards, implement digital systems, and lead projects that boost productivity, quality, transparency and efficiency.

Work with Operations, Engineering and IT to implement ERP, MES, SCADA, and Industrial IoT, define roadmaps, manage interfaces, and ensure governance, training and cross-site collaboration.