Group OPEX Manager (m/f/d)

Transform with us the future of energy ⚡

The SGB‑SMIT Group is an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e‑mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB‑SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT Group apart: 🌍

We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition

• Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation

• Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT Group: 🚀

• Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

• Attractive salary and social benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working models

• 30+1 vacation days plus special leave

• Training and development opportunities

• Company pension plan and employee insurance

• Health and fitness offers (HanseFit)

• Company restaurant, free drinks, and e-charging parking spaces

• Bicycle and IT leasing

• Subsidy for Germany/RVV ticket

• Employee discounts via Benify

Your tasks: 📌

• Coaching on Lean principles and methodologies; Organizing and leading trainings and Workshop on Lean and cross factory collaboration

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless process development.; Group-wide advice and support for project members and executives in OPEX and Lean

• Analyzing existing business and operational processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement, using techniques such as process mapping/value stream analysis, and performance measurement.

• Designing, developing, and implementing new or improved processes, standard operating procedures, and workflows that enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance across the organization.

• Developing and monitoring process performance metrics, key performance indicators, and dashboards to track progress, measure outcomes, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Support the company in Analytics, for calculating capacities and bottlenecks to align with the strategic investments across the company

• Regular (monthly) follow up on Lean projects, measures, and results across different factories

• Consolidation of all best practice concepts and ensuring the corresponding communication

Your profile: 🔎

• Master or Bachelor degree in Electro / Mechanical Engineering, we are open to other technical studies

• Graduate or Post Graduate studies in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Lean

• Knowledge and experience with transformers manufacturing processes (preferred), not mandatory

• Successful experience in managing teams and major improvement projects with excellent facilitation skills

• Solid technical / Quality / Process background, combined with project management and continuous improvement experience

• Experience in dealing with international teams and local organizations on different sites

• Excellent communication skills to get people to buy in and lead without authority

• Strong analytical and systemic problem-solving skills

• Structured and self-organized and also strong results-orientation

• Willingness to travel internationally (about 30% / year)

If you value a dynamic, growing, and intercultural environment and enjoy hands-on work, then become part of the SGB-SMIT Group - transform with us the future of energy. ⚡

We look forward to receiving your application! ⚡

Learn more about the SGB-SMIT Group as an employer, our values, and career opportunities on our careers page:

https://www.sgb-smit.com/career-jobs/sgb-smit-group#/

The terms used in this text refer to all genders in accordance with the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

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