# Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

> Hire Resolve.com · Düsseldorf, Germany (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-07

**Salary:** EUR 70,000–100,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain

## Description

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

## Apply

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