Supply Chain Manager – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to own planning, scheduling and post‑sale processes for a fast‑growing manufacturing operation in North Rhine‑Westphalia. This newly created position will lead a team of around 20 and manage the flow of 10,000–12,000 parts through the facility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead production planning, customer service and supply‑chain logistics.
• Manage weekly/monthly scheduling, workflow and real‑time shop‑floor performance.
• Control work‑in‑process (WIP) and coordinate cross‑functionally with engineering, procurement and quality.
• Report KPIs such as cycle time, yield, OEE and scrap.
• Drive lean, Kaizen and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate production plans aligned with capacity and material availability.
• Maintain reliable data in SAP and implement corrective actions for non‑conformance.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning or control.
• Strong analytical mindset with structured problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Fluency in German and English.

Required skills

• SAP (ERP system)