Role description
We are looking for a Project Excellence Manager (m/f/d) to strengthen our Operations & Engineering team. In this role, you will drive cross-functional initiatives that improve performance, standardize processes, and support strategic priorities across our production network. You will work closely with site leaders, functional teams, and senior management to turn strategy into execution — with a strong focus on project excellence, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Your Mission
Project Excellence
* Develop and apply project management methods and standards in close collaboration with our PMO team
* Prioritize and oversee project execution across sites; step in to support or recover critical initiatives when needed
* Drive standardization through project evaluations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement practices
* Facilitate workshops and training sessions on digital tools and methodologies
* Ensure structured reporting, status tracking, and stakeholder communication across all levels
Project Management
* Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects across operations
* Work closely with production, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure alignment and execution
* Maintain strong focus on business goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes
Leadership Support
* Contribute to strategic initiatives such as Make-or-Buy decisions, M&A projects, and operational roadmaps
* Support the Operations leadership team with analysis, documentation, and delivery of key insights and recommendations
Minimum Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
* 2+ years of relevant experience in operations, project management, or a similar environment
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage stakeholders across all levels
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset
* Experience with digital tools (e.g. Power BI, project tracking or collaboration tools)
* Structured, proactive, and hands-on working style
* Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
Why you'll love working here
* Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
* Flexible working hours and home office options
* 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
* 30 days paid vacation per year
* Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
* Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
* Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
* Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
* Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
* Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
* Free parking right outside the door
* Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
* Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office
Our Process
* Initial call to align expectations
* MS Teams Interview with the hiring manager
* Onsite interview with the specialist department
About us
At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.