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 discipline5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operationsExperience in one or more of the following areas :Manufacturing or Production ManagementSupply Chain Management or PlanningProcurement or Strategic SourcingLogistics, Warehousing, or Distribution OperationsManufacturing, Industrial, or Process EngineeringQuality Engineering or Quality ManagementStrong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations within Germany or the EUWorking knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologiesExperience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems (e.g. SAP is highly advantageous)Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work effectively in structured, regulated, and cross-functional environmentsProfessional proficiency in English is required; German language skills are highly advantageousBenefits