Site manager (all genders)

Your missions
As a Site Manager (m/f/d) at our Donauwörth site, you will lead and coordinate internal industrial activities within your area of responsibility. You will ensure smooth day-to-day operations, enable the production teams to meet delivery targets, and drive continuous improvement across quality, productivity and HSE.

Your responsibilities:

Draft quotations/offers and support contract review preparation and execution

Track tenders and specifications and align with relevant stakeholders

Coordinate and steer work across additional production areas within your scope of responsibility

Manage and prioritize projects within the unit, including schedule, resources and budget overview

Align and coordinate objectives across operational team leaders

Ensure consistency between capacity/workload planning and production planning

Plan and control people and material resources

Ensure coverage/backup planning to manage absences within the team

Maintain and develop customer relationships (existing and potential) in alignment with key interfaces

Own and steer financial KPIs for the area (e.g., revenue, productivity and performance ratios)

Monitor and control relevant performance ratios within the scope

Initiate and implement improvements in reliability, quality and productivity (e.g., Lean/Industrial Excellence)

Coordinate the roll-out and continuous development of Industrial Excellence standards

Ensure purchasing and procurement requirements are in place prior to service start

Ensure recurring issues are addressed in a structured way and resolved sustainably

Participate in coordination meetings related to aircraft handover processes

Actively contribute to a positive working and social environment at the Donauwörth site

Ensure compliance with labor regulations and HSE rules (health, safety, environment, hygiene)

Provide regular reporting to site/area management

Reporting & interfaces

Direct reporting line: Head of Operations

Key interfaces (internal/external): HR, Sales, Administration & Finance, Quality, further operational areas and customer contacts

Your profile
What you bring:

Completed vocational training or degree (e.g., engineering, aviation, production/industrial engineering) or comparable qualification

Several years (ideally 8–10+ years) of experience in an industrial/operational environment, preferably within aviation

Technical & professional skills:

Strong understanding of the industrial and business environment

Sound technical understanding (e.g., mechanics, systems and processes) and the ability to translate technical requirements into operational execution

Confident handling of internal processes as well as customer and quality requirements

Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel, Word); ideally experience with project planning tools

Fluent German and English (spoken and written) is required for day-to-day stakeholder communication and technical documentation.

Experience in site/operations management and leadership within a production organization

Basic understanding of cost/financial steering (KPIs, budgets, business cases)

Ways of working & competencies:

Leadership and steering via KPIs and management reporting

Strong ability to assess and plan logistics, material and workforce needs

Excellent time and priority management

Strong end-to-end process understanding and continuous improvement mindset

Consistent implementation of occupational safety, security and working condition standards

Confident handling of financial steering levers (KPIs, ratios, profitability)

Ability to derive and implement offers/scope of work from specifications

Strong customer orientation and stakeholder management

Systematically capture and increase customer satisfaction

Initiate effective corrective actions and track implementation

Facilitate steering and recurring meetings (e.g., shop floor/steering meetings)

Personal strengths:

Leadership skills and strong execution focus

Strong communication skills and diplomacy

High social competence and strong teamwork

Structured, thorough and solution-oriented working style

Proactive, dynamic and hands-on mindset

High level of independence and organizational skills

Very good planning skills, structured methods and prioritization

Mediation and conflict‑resolution skills

Why join Derichebourg?
Why join Derichebourg? Elevate your career in a diverse and inclusive setting that celebrates differences. Join us and experience:

Positive Work Environment: Immerse yourself in a good and pleasant atmosphere that values diversity, fostering creativity and collaboration.

Dynamic Team Culture: Be part of a motivated and cooperative team that thrives on the strength of its multicultural dynamics, making every day a unique and enriching experience.

Seamless Integration: Our welcoming integration process ensures you feel at home from day one, embracing the richness of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

HVV Proficard Contribution: Enjoy the convenience of a contribution towards your HVV Proficard, making your daily commute hassle-free in our vibrant, multicultural city.

Personal Development Support: Experience active promotion of your personal and professional growth in an environment where global perspectives open doors to new horizons.

Generous Time Off: Revel in 28 days of holidays per year and a flexible working time account, allowing you to appreciate cultural holidays and festivals that matter to you.

Financial Security: Secure your future with a company retirement savings plan, ensuring peace of mind as you plan for the years ahead in our globally minded organization.

Fitness Perks: We care about your well‑being! Benefit from our contribution to your gym membership fees, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in our multicultural community.

Corporate Benefits: Unlock exclusive perks and discounts through our participation in the "Corporate Benefits" programme, enhancing your experience in a workplace that celebrates global perspectives.

Join us, where your career journey is complemented by a vibrant and supportive multicultural environment. Your success knows no boundaries!

Apply now and embrace a future full of opportunities on a global scale.

#J-18808-Ljbffr