Manager Manufacturing Processes & Investments (m/f)

Job description

At thyssenkrupp we have more than 155,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of €43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world – but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that‘s right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.

Manager Manufacturing Processes & Investments (m/f)
thyssenkrupp Elevator AG,
Location Essen

We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs. thyssenkrupp Elevator brings together the Group’s global activities in passenger transportation systems. With sales of 7.2 billion euros in fiscal 2014/2015 and customers in 150 countries, thyssenkrupp Elevator built its position as one of the world’s leading elevator companies from scratch in a mere 40 years’ time applying thyssenkrupp unique engineering capabilities. With more than 50,000 highly skilled employees, the company offers smart and innovative products and services designed to meet customers’ individual requirements. The portfolio includes passenger and freight elevators, escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts as well as tailored service solutions for all products. Over 900 locations around the world provide an extensive sales and service network to guarantee closeness to customers.

Your responsibilities

·  You will assure that selected manufacturing technology and process fit to the defined product and manufacturing strategy of the Elevator Group.
·  You will be reviewing and directing investment funds into the right direction supporting the long term strategy.
·  You will be responsible for the selection of production technology and definition of best set up in reflection to market needs and product portfolio strategy in order to achieve continuously best performance.
·  You will be in charge of In-depth discussions and negotiations with relevant machine tool suppliers in order to define best matches in machine performance and supplier service.
·  You will be leading expert project teams to align them within the strategic goals of the Elevator Group.
·  You will be driving for process standardization with a feeling for operational needs.
·  You will ensure continuous knowledge exchange and transfer of best practices across several Operating Units and geographical territories
·  You will collaborate closely with manufacturing process experts as well as corporate functions such as investment, purchasing and IT

Your profile

·  Technical university degree
·  At least 3 years of working experience in manufacturing related areas
·  Deep knowledge of manufacturing planning, /-processes, LEAN manufacturing, project management and CIP
·  Understanding of product and manufacturing costing, bench marking practice and experience in investment evaluation and machine tool supplier negotiations
·  Knowledge of new machine/equipment procurement processes
·  Ability to work in a matrix structured organization
·  Team player and able to lead multicultural teams
·  High communication skills
·  Intercultural experience and willingness to travel intensively
·  Fluent in English and preferably knowledge of German and a third foreign language (Spanish or Chinese)

About thyssenkrupp
At thyssenkrupp we have more than 155,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of €43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world – but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that‘s right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.

About thyssenkrupp Elevator AG

We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs. thyssenkrupp Elevator brings together the Group’s global activities in passenger transportation systems. With sales of 7.2 billion euros in fiscal 2014/2015 and customers in 150 countries, thyssenkrupp Elevator built its position as one of the world’s leading elevator companies from scratch in a mere 40 years’ time applying thyssenkrupp unique engineering capabilities. With more than 50,000 highly skilled employees, the company offers smart and innovative products and services designed to meet customers’ individual requirements. The portfolio includes passenger and freight elevators, escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts as well as tailored service solutions for all products. Over 900 locations around the world provide an extensive sales and service network to guarantee closeness to customers.

Your responsibilities

·  You will assure that selected manufacturing technology and process fit to the defined product and manufacturing strategy of the Elevator Group.
·  You will be reviewing and directing investment funds into the right direction supporting the long term strategy.
·  You will be responsible for the selection of production technology and definition of best set up in reflection to market needs and product portfolio strategy in order to achieve continuously best performance.
·  You will be in charge of In-depth discussions and negotiations with relevant machine tool suppliers in order to define best matches in machine performance and supplier service.
·  You will be leading expert project teams to align them within the strategic goals of the Elevator Group.
·  You will be driving for process standardization with a feeling for operational needs.
·  You will ensure continuous knowledge exchange and transfer of best practices across several Operating Units and geographical territories
·  You will collaborate closely with manufacturing process experts as well as corporate functions such as investment, purchasing and IT

Your profile

·  Technical university degree
·  At least 3 years of working experience in manufacturing related areas
·  Deep knowledge of manufacturing planning, /-processes, LEAN manufacturing, project management and CIP
·  Understanding of product and manufacturing costing, bench marking practice and experience in investment evaluation and machine tool supplier negotiations
·  Knowledge of new machine/equipment procurement processes
·  Ability to work in a matrix structured organization
·  Team player and able to lead multicultural teams
·  High communication skills
·  Intercultural experience and willingness to travel intensively
·  Fluent in English and preferably knowledge of German and a third foreign language (Spanish or Chinese)

Our offer to you

At thyssenkrupp we give you the freedom to expand your horizons – with flexible work time models,
international teams and attractive working conditions and social benefits.

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, apply now!

Our offer to you

At thyssenkrupp we give you the freedom to expand your horizons – with flexible work time models,
international teams and attractive working conditions and social benefits.

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, apply now!