Introduction to the job

Can you quickly gain respect from the “do-ers” by giving effective support before they know they need it? Do you truly enjoy overseeing and debugging logistic processes and implementing and standardizing solutions as a true change agent? Then this is your job!

This position entails serving as the crucial link between two key internal clients, requiring in-depth expertise in logistics. As a Project Manager Logistics, you will not only oversee the logistics aspect but also collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and two Product Owners (POs). Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in leading logistics projects in collaboration with TF and EF factories, focusing on transformation, Lean principles implementation, and process optimization.

It's important to note that this is not an IT role. Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), especially SAP EWM, is advantageous. However, what matters most to us is your logistics, project management and change management experience and intuition rather than specific software proficiency.

Job Mission

Continuously improve, secure and standardize operational logistic. Enable and support effective and efficient execution in cooperation with operators and line management.

Context of this position

As a Project manager Logistics you will report to the Manager Engineering Services within the Department Manufacturing Services – Operational Excellence.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Project manager Logistics within the Engineering Services, you are responsible for:

• Defining and driving the structural improvement program within Operational Excellence in general.

• Coaching and supporting teams and their managers to successfully achieve their LEAN ambitions through improvement actions, A⚠’s. Kaizen’s and projects.

• Developing and supplying analyses, knowledge and expertise on the department’s, and their implementation in SAP and other IT tools.

• Supporting the implementation and execution of transparent performance management systems, including target setting, meeting structures and reporting.

• Creating, completing, updating the quality manual (process descriptions, work flows & instructions, one-point-lessons) and skills framework and training.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (⚠ C.F.R. § ⚠, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require P&VD Services to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Education and experience
Bachelor or Master in business engineering, industrial engineering, operational management or logistics.

• ⚠-⚠ years’ experience in operational logistics engineering & project management, preferably in a high-tech, low-volume assembly environment.

• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement based on lean principles and effective change management.

• Substantial and in-depth experience with SAP-EWM, their set-up and application can be a plus but is not a must.

Skills

• Team player and change agent, able to take both supporting and leading roles.

• Strong analytic skills, presenting data as compelling information.

• Flexible and persistent, finding ways to convince and achieve.

• Strong drive to combine teaching & learning, process improvements and business results.

P&VD Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that Diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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Work Experience: ⚠-⚠ years

Travel: No

Education Level: Bachelor,Master

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Team: Projects, Programs and Change

Technical Field: