We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. As Kassel’s production scales to meet growing global demand, we’re seeking a hands-on, experienced Operations & Production Manager to take full ownership of daily manufacturing operations. Reports to: General Manager, Kassel Operations
Lead and stabilize daily production operations in a fast-paced hardware environment.
Scale production capacity within resource constraints while improving throughput.
Manage cross-functional dependencies across Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Purchasing.
Execute pilot builds and support industrialization for new products or variants.
Implement and enhance standardized processes, SOPs, work instructions, and production flow.
7+ years of experience in Operations, Production Management, or Manufacturing Leadership.
~ Proven experience managing daily production operations, throughput, takt, and FPY.
~ Solid understanding of MRP, production planning, and capacity management.
~ Hands-on experience with ERP systems (D365, NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
~ Ability to lead pilot builds, support NPI readiness, and implement new production processes.
~ Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.
~ Proficiency in English and German.
This role is based out of our Kassel office and follows an on-site schedule to support production operations. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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