Project Manager – Operational Excellence | Projektmanager – Operational Excellence (m/w/d)
Wittker + Partners GmbH Krefeld
Job Summary
As a Project Manager for Operational Excellence in Hamburg, you will lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic international aviation environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve analyzing existing production processes to identify optimization potentials regarding quality, costs, and efficiency. You will be responsible for implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, monitoring project progress through KPIs, and reporting directly to management. A significant portion of the role involves leading cross-functional teams, moderating workshops, and coaching employees to foster a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. This position is particularly attractive due to its direct impact on strategic efficiency in a high-tech industry, offering long-term development opportunities and the chance to work in a multidisciplinary, performance-oriented team. You will use data analysis tools like Excel or Google Sheets to build dashboards and perform root-cause analyses to ensure compliance with aviation safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in project management or continuous process improvement
- Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable optimization methodologies
- Experience in leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams
- Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry is preferred
- Proven track record in data analysis and creating management dashboards
Languages
Additional
- The role is a full-time, permanent position located in Hamburg. Candidates should have a structured and solution-oriented working style with strong communication skills for stakeholder management. Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belts are considered an advantage.
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