Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals to join their Germany-based operations. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with a strong background across manufacturing, production, supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or quality functions, and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership and management roles.
Successful candidates will play a key role in optimising production and supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality and occupational health and safety compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations
- Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow
- Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and delivery performance
- Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams
- Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with German labour regulations, EU directives, occupational safety requirements, and ISO standards
- Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance
- Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting supervisors, planners, engineers, and operational teams
- Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions
- Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
- 5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Manufacturing or Production Management
- Supply Chain Management or Planning
- Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
- Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations
- Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering
- Quality Engineering or Quality Management
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations within Germany or the EU
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies
- Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems (e.g. SAP is highly advantageous)
- Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in structured, regulated, and cross-functional environments
- Professional proficiency in English is required; German language skills are highly advantageous
Benefits