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GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

Industrial Project Manager

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeHofheim, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable technical qualification with relevant practical experience.
  • Several years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operational excellence, with demonstrated success in production and assembly projects.
  • Experience in engineer-to-order or comparable manufacturing environments and a strong understanding of the interfaces between engineering, production, quality, and supply chain.
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational performance management, and the development of manufacturing layouts and assembly concepts.
  • Strong project, change, and stakeholder management skills, with an analytical and results-oriented approach focused on KPI and benefit tracking.
  • High onsite presence in Wallau and willingness to travel occasionally to other locations for benchmarking and project support.
  • Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead industrialization and improvement projects in production and assembly, from analysis through sustainable implementation.
  • Conduct status quo analyses of operational performance and define and implement measurable improvements in productivity, quality, delivery performance, and costs.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing layouts, assembly concepts, workstations, and material flows.
  • Create and implement roadmaps, work packages, and resource and milestone plans for optimization initiatives.
  • Establish and optimize final assembly, quality, PDI, and FAT processes, and support relevant supply-chain topics.
  • Apply lean and operational excellence methods, manage stakeholders, coach local teams, and ensure sustainable results through KPI management and best-practice transfer.

About the Company

GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

GEA Group provides systems and components for processing in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, offering end-to-end process solutions from engineering and installation to service. Its equipment forms integrated processing lines that transform raw materials into finished products, with customizable modules for drying, separation, heating/cooling, and sanitation. It differentiates itself through a long history, global scale, and a diversified portfolio built via strategic acquisitions, enabling complete, one-stop project delivery. Its goal is to advance technologies and expand its impact by delivering reliable, efficient processing solutions that support sustainability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1881

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