Operations Manager (m/f/d)

Location: Tetovo, Republic of North Macedonia

The Kiel Group is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of passenger seating systems for buses and trains. Our products are used all over the world and are highly valued. We owe this success to our many years of experience and our comprehensive know-how - but above all to the enormous commitment of our employees. We are therefore looking for people to join our team and contribute to our success in this market of the future. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Your tasks

Lead and develop the areas of Production, Quality, Logistics, R&D, and Industrial Engineering
Ensure efficient, cost-optimized, and on-time operations across the full value chain
Take full responsibility for cost control and optimization of operational structures and processes
Design and implement a comprehensive KPI system for planning, control, and performance monitoring
Collaborate closely with R&D to optimize product development and industrialization processes
Manage and continuously improve the quality management system
Drive and further develop lean management initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma)
Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team
Prepare and monitor investment and capacity planning
Ensure ongoing process optimization and effective cross-functional coordination

Your profile

Completed technical university degree (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineer-ing, Production Technology or similar)
At least 5 years of experience in a comparable leadership role within the automotive or au-tomotive supplier industry
Strong expertise and proven application of Lean Management Systems (e.g., Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, 5S)
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in managing operational teams
Excellent English skills (written and spoken); German is an advantage
Proficient SAP user, especially in production and logistics modules
Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical mindset, structured work approach, and entrepreneurial thinking
Excellent communication skills, assertiveness, and a solution-oriented mindset

What we offer

A key leadership role with high levels of autonomy and influence
Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and an open corporate culture
A modern working environment in an internationally operating production company
Performance-based compensation and personal development opportunities
The chance to actively shape the operational direction of the organization

Have we aroused your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your application exclusively via our application portal.