Manager Process Optimization (all genders)

We are Joyson Safety Systems — A Mobility Safety Company.

Joyson Safety Systems is one of the world's leading manufacturers in automotive safety systems with a turnover of around 5.3 billion euros and more than 43.800 staff globally. At Joyson Safety Systems, we are strongly committed to innovation and progress. As a reliable and competent partner in the automotive industry, we develop and produce automotive safety systems and components that are used in vehicles worldwide. Our product portfolio consists of steering wheels, airbags and inflators, seat belts, plastic technical components, electronic devices and sensors. We supply our products to nearly all major vehicle manufacturers around the world.

To enhance our team in Aschaffenburg, we are looking for an

Manager Process Optimization (all genders)

• Responsible for leading and developing the EMEA experts team focused on intralogistics process improvement, and WMS system excellence.
• Driving the analysis, standardization, and digital transformation of intralogistics across the plants in EMEA region, ensuring sustainable performance and alignment with Joyson's operational and leadership standards.
• Responsibility for the EMEA processes in the field of intralogistics areas (warehousing, goods receipt, dispatch, material handling)
• Lead and support interdisciplinary projects in collaboration with Plant SCM, Production, Quality, IT, Continuous Improvement and Purchasing department.
• Establish and maintain standardized processes, KPIs, and best practices across plants in EMEA region.
• Conduct workshops trainings and audits to ensure sustainability of implemented processes
• Drive the the strategy for equipment and software standardization and align the procurement strategy with IMS purchasing
• Lead and implement the automation and digitalization initiative within EMEA region
• Continuously screen the market for new technologies, trends, and innovations in logistics and assess their feasibility and potential for implementation within the organization

• Completed university degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field with a focus on Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Several years of professional experience in the automotive industry, ideally in a leadership position
• Strong knowledge of shopfloor logistics and warehousing processes and proven experience in logistics systems and automation
• Experience in multi project management
• Business-fluent English skills, both written and spoken
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience in managing employees and leading cross-functional teams commitment, results orientation, and a structured working style
• Strong sense of responsibility, assertiveness, and excellent communication skills