As a Site Manager (m/f/d) at our Donauwörth site, you will lead and coordinate internal industrial activities within your area of responsibility. You will ensure smooth day-to-day operations, enable the production teams to meet delivery targets, and drive continuous improvement across quality, productivity and HSE.
Your responsibilities:
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Draft quotations/offers and support contract review preparation and execution
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Track tenders and specifications and align with relevant stakeholders
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Coordinate and steer work across additional production areas within your scope of responsibility
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Manage and prioritize projects within the unit, including schedule, resources and budget overview
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Align and coordinate objectives across operational team leaders
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Ensure consistency between capacity/workload planning and production planning
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Plan and control people and material resources
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Ensure coverage/backup planning to manage absences within the team
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Maintain and develop customer relationships (existing and potential) in alignment with key interfaces
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Own and steer financial KPIs for the area (e.g., revenue, productivity and performance ratios)
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Monitor and control relevant performance ratios within the scope
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Initiate and implement improvements in reliability, quality and productivity (e.g., Lean/Industrial Excellence)
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Coordinate the roll-out and continuous development of Industrial Excellence standards
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Ensure purchasing and procurement requirements are in place prior to service start
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Ensure recurring issues are addressed in a structured way and resolved sustainably
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Participate in coordination meetings related to aircraft handover processes
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Actively contribute to a positive working and social environment at the Donauwörth site
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Ensure compliance with labor regulations and HSE rules (health, safety, environment, hygiene)
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Provide regular reporting to site/area management
Reporting & interfaces
Direct reporting line: Head of Operations
Key interfaces (internal/external): HR, Sales, Administration & Finance, Quality, further operational areas and customer contacts
What you bring:
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Completed vocational training or degree (e.g., engineering, aviation, production/industrial engineering) or comparable qualification
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Several years (ideally 8–10+ years) of experience in an industrial/operational environment, preferably within aviation
Technical & professional skills:
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Strong understanding of the industrial and business environment
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Sound technical understanding (e.g., mechanics, systems and processes) and the ability to translate technical requirements into operational execution
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Confident handling of internal processes as well as customer and quality requirements
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Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel, Word); ideally experience with project planning tools
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Fluent German and English (spoken and written) is required for day-to-day stakeholder communication and technical documentation.
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Experience in site/operations management and leadership within a production organization
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Basic understanding of cost/financial steering (KPIs, budgets, business cases)
Ways of working & competencies:
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Leadership and steering via KPIs and management reporting
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Strong ability to assess and plan logistics, material and workforce needs
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Excellent time and priority management
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Strong end-to-end process understanding and continuous improvement mindset
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Consistent implementation of occupational safety, security and working condition standards
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Confident handling of financial steering levers (KPIs, ratios, profitability)
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Ability to derive and implement offers/scope of work from specifications
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Strong customer orientation and stakeholder management
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Systematically capture and increase customer satisfaction
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Initiate effective corrective actions and track implementation
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Facilitate steering and recurring meetings (e.g., shop floor/steering meetings)
Personal strengths:
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Leadership skills and strong execution focus
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Strong communication skills and diplomacy
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High social competence and strong teamwork
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Structured, thorough and solution-oriented working style
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Proactive, dynamic and hands-on mindset
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High level of independence and organizational skills
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Very good planning skills, structured methods and prioritization
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Mediation and conflict-resolution skills
Elevate your career in a diverse and inclusive setting that celebrates differences. Join us and experience:
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Positive Work Environment: Immerse yourself in a good and pleasant atmosphere that values diversity, fostering creativity and collaboration.
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Dynamic Team Culture: Be part of a motivated and cooperative team that thrives on the strength of its multicultural dynamics, making every day a unique and enriching experience.
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Seamless Integration: Our welcoming integration process ensures you feel at home from day one, embracing the richness of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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HVV Proficard Contribution: Enjoy the convenience of a contribution towards your HVV Proficard, making your daily commute hassle-free in our vibrant, multicultural city.
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Personal Development Support: Experience active promotion of your personal and professional growth in an environment where global perspectives open doors to new horizons.
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Generous Time Off: Revel in 28 days of holidays per year and a flexible working time account, allowing you to appreciate cultural holidays and festivals that matter to you.
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Financial Security: Secure your future with a company retirement savings plan, ensuring peace of mind as you plan for the years ahead in our globally minded organization.
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Fitness Perks: We care about your well-being! Benefit from our contribution to your gym membership fees, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in our multicultural community.
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Corporate Benefits: Unlock exclusive perks and discounts through our participation in the "Corporate Benefits" programme, enhancing your experience in a workplace that celebrates global perspectives.
Join us, where your career journey is complemented by a vibrant and supportive multicultural environment. Your success knows no boundaries!
Apply now and embrace a future full of opportunities on a global scale.
DERICHEBOURG Aeronautics Services Germany GmbH was founded in 2009 as the German subsidiary in aviation of the internationally successful DERICHEBOURG GROUP.
As a partner of clients such as the Airbus Group, we support our customers with expertise, proactivity and a strong service ethos. We are aviation professionals and assist our clients with various projects in all phases of an aircraft's life. Our company is characterised by a high level of expertise and experience and is characterised by an international corporate culture through its affiliation with its French parent company.
