Senior Manager Factory Planning & Capital Projects (m/f/d)

Role description

Lead the end-to-end delivery of factory construction and capital expenditure projects, ensuring alignment with production requirements and operational efficiency. This role combines technical expertise in production planning and layout design with strong project management skills to deliver state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. The manager will oversee a small project team, collaborate with subject matter experts, and manage external contractors and suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in factory construction and CapEx project management
• Strong knowledge of factory layout design principles
• Experience in greenfield and brownfield factory projects
• Experience with tendering and contractor management
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel up to 30% per year internationally

Why you'll love working here

• Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
• 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
• Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
• 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

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Our Process

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project for scheduling
• International construction experience

Your Mission

Factory Design & Layout:

• Translate production process requirements into efficient factory layouts
• Ensure optimal material flow, safety, and scalability in design

Project Leadership:

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction and CapEx projects from concept and site selection to commissioning
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to meet timelines and budgets

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as the integrator between engineering, operations, and global teams
• Gather input from subject matter experts for production process details

Tender & Contractor Management:

• Prepare tender documents, evaluate bids, and select contractors
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards

Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop detailed project schedules using suitable tools
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions

Budget & Cost Control:

• Manage project budgets and provide accurate financial reporting
• Drive cost efficiency without compromising quality or safety