Team Lead Production Planning and Control | Teamleiter (m/w/d) Produktionsplanung und -steuerung, Sindelfingen

HELMUT FISCHER GMBH

Sindelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 19, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Team Lead for Production Planning and Control in Sindelfingen, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing workflows for a global leader in high-end measurement technology. Your daily responsibilities include the strategic and operational planning of production, managing pre-series, and overseeing phase-in/phase-out processes. You will lead and develop the PPS team while coordinating closely with production, purchasing, and logistics departments to ensure transparency and resource efficiency. The role demands an analytical mindset to define measures that increase delivery reliability and improve PPS systems. This position is particularly attractive due to its blend of leadership and process design within a foundation-owned company that values long-term growth and independent decision-making. You will have the opportunity to implement Lean Production principles and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative, medium-sized company atmosphere characterized by short decision-making paths and strong team spirit.

Required Skills

Education

Commercial training with further qualification as a Specialist (Fachwirt), Business Administrator (Betriebswirt), or Master Craftsman (Meister); or a completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in production planning and control within a manufacturing environment
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor a team
  • Experience in coordinating cross-functional interfaces such as purchasing, logistics, and order processing
  • Practical experience using SAP PP for production systems
  • Experience in Lean Production methodologies and process analysis

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location: Sindelfingen; Full-time permanent contract; Requires the ability to work in a cross-functional environment with stakeholders in production and logistics.