Manufacturing Operational Change Lead (m/f/d)

Manufacturing Operational Change Lead (M/F/D)

Manufacturing Operational Change Lead (m/f/d)

Location: Trier

To strengthen our team in the area of Production at the Trier Factory, we are looking for a Manufacturing Operational Change Lead (m/f/d) .

Your job mission:

As a Manufacturing Operational Change Lead, you will drive the introduction and adaptation of the work organizational structure at the Trier Factory by supporting the roll-out of Autonomous Maintenance. You will prepare areas to independently plan, coordinate, and carry out relevant training and qualification courses for targeted groups, in accordance with specific requirements.

Who are we?

JTI is a leading international tobacco company with locations in over 130 countries and brands like Winston, Camel, and American Spirit. We focus on growth through innovations in reduced risk products with brands such as Nordic Spirit, Logic, and Ploom. In Germany, we are the largest employer in our industry with over 2,000 employees.

As a multiple award-winning top employer, we offer an inclusive working environment with exciting tasks, flexible working concepts, diverse development opportunities, and international career paths. Visit to learn more about us.

• Support change management in production at structural, organizational, and process levels, deploying relevant steps during IWS phase progression.
• Monitor Autonomous Maintenance progress and compliance, providing support where necessary.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute workshops, training, and governance activities aligned with local strategies.
• Develop and implement a digital roadmap to track rollout stages, KPIs, and reports.
• Support qualification of key roles to meet capability requirements of IWS phases.
• Coach PDCA capabilities across organizational levels.

Your profile:

• Educational background: University Degree in Engineering, Production Management, or similar.
• Experience: At least 5 years in project management within engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain in FMCG.
• Knowledge: Expertise in new work systems and structures, proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Power BI, SAP skills are a plus, fluent in German and English.
• Strengths: Mandatory experience with IWS or similar systems.
• Personality: Leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop manufacturing capabilities; strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

• Work in an international environment with approx. 60 nations at the Trier site.
• Competitive remuneration with 13th and 14th salaries, bonus, pension scheme, and benefits.
• Subsidized meals, safety insurance, 30 days vacation, and health-promoting initiatives like BusinessBike.
• Focus on personal development through internal and external training opportunities.

Interested?

Apply with your complete documents (CV, cover letter, references) including your earliest start date.

Diversity & Inclusion

We promote diversity, equality, and inclusion through employee groups and initiatives, awarded the Global Equality Standard.

Sustainability & Commitment

We contribute to regional quality of life through environmental initiatives, renewable energy investments, and reducing plastic waste.

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