Manager Strategic Manufacturing Projects (f/m/d)

Join GEA and make a positive impact: From safe food and beverages to life-saving medicines, GEA makes it possible. We also help our customers reduce CO2 emissions, protect water, and reduce and recycle waste.  

GEA Group Services GmbH in Düsseldorf takes over the corporate functions of GEA AG, including areas such as corporate finance, legal and IT, which provide central services for all company divisions. The location also houses the Digital HUB and the Center of Excellence (CoE).

We are looking for experienced and motivated Manager Strategic Manufacturing Projects (f/m/d) for deployment in Düsseldorf as soon as possible.

Your tasks:

· Establish governance, reporting, and tracking for all localization projects, ensuring structured decision-making

· Support divisions in business case preparation, feasibility analysis, and execution planning

· Align localization efforts with production capabilities, ensuring feasibility for receiving sites and optimizing the manufacturing

footprint

· Steer and consolidate financial insights from controlling teams, ensuring project viability and COGS reduction alignment

· Develop a centralized tracking system to oversee project progress, cost savings, and key performance indicators

· Facilitate execution between sending & receiving sites, ensuring seamless communication and operational readiness

· Support senior leadership with structured updates and reports on localization impact

· Standardize best practices for localization projects, integrating lessons learned to improve future initiatives

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

· Additional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Operations Management are a plus

· several years of experience in project management, operations, or manufacturing, preferably in an international industrial environment

· Strong background in localization, insourcing, or production network optimization projects

· Knowledge of CAPEX processes, business case development, and financial evaluation for industrial investments

· Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, automation, and process improvement methodologie

· Effective communication skills – ability to convey complex topics concisely to various audiences

· Resilience & adaptability – thrives in a dynamic environment with changing priorities

· Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%) to coordinate localization efforts across regions and divisions

What we ofer:

· Work with a supportive and international team
· Modern working environment with flexible working options and home office for a good work-life balance
· A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities for your career planning
· Company pension scheme and accident insurance
· 30 days annual leave plus 24 & 31 December
· Attractive company benefits such as discounts on gym memberships,  courses, etc.
· JobRad including subsidy
· Good access to public transport and a subsidy for public transport use

*For reasons of readability, no gender-specific differentiation is made in the job advertisement. However, the job advertisement is explicitly aimed at all persons, regardless of gender or lack thereof.