OVERVIEW
The world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of high-end craftsmanship and premium quality handicraft products and services. With EU-based and over 100 years of continuous operation across the continents. We are looking for a high-calibre candidate who can be on the ground to set up the operations of the distribution centre and workshop site in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse operations management
* Background from the woodworking industry, handicraft, metal processing, precision, or cutting tools will be ideal
* Native German and Business English communication skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* This position will help the company find a suitable building/site as well as setting up the production processes and warehouse operations
* Oversee daily operations, design processes, and optimise workflows to maximise productivity, capacity, efficiency, and profits across all business functions
* Assign tasks and carry out operations within the workshop and warehouse
* Improve operation processes to increase smooth processes, productivity, and efficiency, to meet business objectives and maintain operational excellence.
* Establish performance metrics to monitor KPIs
* Formulate and implement company policies and ensure compliance
* Prepare and manage budgets
* Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient operations and best practices
* Build teams, including involvement in human resources processes such as recruitment, manpower planning, training, performance evaluation, retention and engagement, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven expertise in operation setup and implementation, process optimisation, productivity improvement, continuous improvement, or cost reduction
* Experience in establishing business operations from scratch would be advantageous
* Demonstrated motivation, passion, and commitment to operational excellence
* Team building experience
* Eligible to work in Germany
BENEFITS:
* 28 days of annual leave
* Company car / Car allowance
* Fleet card / Gasoline allowance
* Laptop
* Mobile phone
* Performance bonus
* Flexible working hours
* 100% onsite during the set-up period and can be hybrid afterwards
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