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Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Project Manager Material Flow Planning & Intralogistics

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFriedrichshafen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in industrial engineering, logistics, mechanical engineering, or a comparable qualification is required.
  • Several years of professional experience in material flow planning, intralogistics, or production logistics is desirable.
  • Knowledge of lean management methods such as 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement (KVP), and Just-in-Time is required.
  • Experience using planning software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, ideally SAP, is required.
  • An analytical and structured working approach and a strong understanding of logistics and production-related contexts are required.
  • Communication skills, organizational ability, and experience steering projects are required.
  • Very good German and English skills are required.
  • Willingness to undertake occasional business travel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, analyze, and optimize material flow and logistics processes within the global production network.
  • Develop and implement efficient internal transport and material supply concepts, such as Milk-Run, tugger trains, Kanban, and supermarket structures.
  • Create and develop logistics layouts, warehousing and material-provision concepts, and contribute to plant planning.
  • Independently plan and steer logistics projects from conception through successful implementation.
  • Conduct process and value stream analyses and material flow calculations, and develop suitable material-provision strategies.
  • Select, design, and introduce logistics equipment and automation solutions, particularly automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and automated guided vehicles (AGV/AMR).
  • Develop and implement standardized logistics processes based on lean principles, such as Kanban, Just-in-Time (JIT), and Just-in-Sequence (JIS).
  • Prepare technical specifications and coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
  • Prepare and present project results, metrics, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Several years of professional experience in material flow planning, intralogistics, or production logistics.
  • Experience with planning software and ERP systems, ideally SAP.

About the Company

Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc designs, manufactures, and services complex power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Its offerings include aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines, paired with long-term maintenance, repair, and overhaul services under service agreements. The way its products work is by delivering integrated power and propulsion through high-performance engines and turbines, supported by ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise across defense and civil sectors, an emphasis on integrated power systems, and a strong focus on long-term service contracts that provide recurring revenue and sustained performance. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency for customers by advancing technology through research and development and delivering reliable, efficient power solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1904

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