Operations Associate II coordinating tasks within the department and performing essential warehouse duties. Engaging in material handling, administration, and teamwork with leadership.
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Onsite Operational Excellence Manager
Posted 1 hour ago
About the role
- Operational Excellence Manager driving international strategic transformation projects within the Supply Chain Excellence Team at Heraeus. Focusing on production optimization and logistics refinement across global operations.
Responsibilities
- Within our Supply Chain Excellence Team, you will contribute to strategic transformation projects that deliver measurable business results across global operations.
- As part of your role, you will lead international initiatives – from production optimization and planning improvements to network design and logistics refinement.
- Guiding projects through the full lifecycle – from identifying challenges and developing concepts to hands-on implementation in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Operational leaders will benefit from your coaching and critical questioning as they work to elevate performance and embed sustainable improvements.
- Working across our business units, you will help shape programs that impact entire value chains and unlock long-term value.
- The diverse nature of our projects and the close connection to top decision-makers ensure continuous opportunities to grow and take ownership.
- State-of-the-art tools, international teamwork and a results-driven culture define your daily work environment.
Requirements
- University degree in a relevant field such as engineering, operations, supply chain or business – completed with strong results
- Proven track record of leading strategic and operational projects, with 4+ years of work experience in a leading management consultancy (must-have)
- Strong understanding of lean principles, operational processes, and end-to-end thinking
- Ability to structure complex problems, develop practical solutions, and implement them hands-on
- Confident communicator across all levels – from shop floor to C-suite
- Project management expertise and strong team orientation
- Experience working in shop floor environments and international project settings
- Fluent in both German and English
- Willingness to travel (50–75%), depending on project demands
- Leadership skills – even without formal authority
Benefits
- Empowerment & Career Development - value-adding projects including multiple insights, high visibility and a cross-functional network enabling a future transition into a management or leadership role within the Heraeus Group
- Top projects with high impact - You will always work on key topics that are highly relevant for the performance of the Heraeus Group and thus create real added value side by side with our colleagues in the business units.
- Strong salary package - attractive basic salary, performance-related components & profit-sharing) and support for private pension plan
- Hybrid working and regular time off - a combination of remote and on site working, 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement)
- Additional benefits - on site- subsidized public transport, company medical service with comprehensive vaccinations and preventive medical check-ups, sport offers at our Heraeus Balance Point, delicious and healthy dishes in our canteen and social counseling to foster and ensure mental health
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