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.
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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.
Apply now and create the future together!