Responsibilities / TasksThe Operations Performance Specialist/Analyst (f/m/d) supports operational excellence across GEA’s global manufacturing networkthrough performance reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement activities.Working within Operations Strategy &amp; Execution in the Nutrition Plant Engineering (NPE) division, the role provides transparencyon operational performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and contributes to the division’s transformation agenda.This is a hands-on, analytical role requiring strong problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborateeffectively across functions and regions.Your key responsabilities:<ul><li>Support Operational Performance Management</li></ul>· Maintain operational KPI reporting, dashboards, and scorecards for global manufacturing sites.· Consolidate performance data, validate accuracy, and prepare structured analysis and insights.· Identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities across productivity, quality, cost, and service<ul><li>Contribute to Continuous Improvement &amp; Transformation</li></ul>· Translate performance insights into proposals for improvement actions and support their implementation.· Assist in deploying Lean, digital, and operational excellence tools across sites.· Contribute to the standardization of KPI definitions, reporting processes, and performance review routines.<ul><li>Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration</li></ul>· Collaborate with Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Regional Operations.· Support performance reviews, workshops, problem-solving sessions, and capability-building activities.· Prepare structured reporting materials, including progress updates, risk identification, and insights for seniormanagement.Your Profile / Qualifications· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management,Industrial Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.· Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or data analytics are an advantage.· 2+ years of experience in operations performance, continuous improvement, data analytics, or manufacturing operations.· Proven ability to work with KPIs, dashboards, data validation,· Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies. · Experience collaborating in cross-functional environments and supporting improvement initiatives.· Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into meaningful insights. · Proficiency with performance reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau). · Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.· High ownership, structure, and hands-on execution mentality.· Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German) are beneficialDid we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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Operations Performance Specialist/Analyst (f/m/d)

Responsibilities / TasksThe Operations Performance Specialist/Analyst (f/m/d) supports operational excellence across GEA’s global manufacturing networkthrough performance reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement activities.Working within Operations Strategy &amp; Execution in the Nutrition Plant Engineering (NPE) division, the role provides transparencyon operational performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and contributes to the division’s transformation agenda.This is a hands-on, analytical role requiring strong problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborateeffectively across functions and regions.Your key responsabilities:<ul><li>Support Operational Performance Management</li></ul>· Maintain operational KPI reporting, dashboards, and scorecards for global manufacturing sites.· Consolidate performance data, validate accuracy, and prepare structured analysis and insights.· Identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities across productivity, quality, cost, and service<ul><li>Contribute to Continuous Improvement &amp; Transformation</li></ul>· Translate performance insights into proposals for improvement actions and support their implementation.· Assist in deploying Lean, digital, and operational excellence tools across sites.· Contribute to the standardization of KPI definitions, reporting processes, and performance review routines.<ul><li>Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration</li></ul>· Collaborate with Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Regional Operations.· Support performance reviews, workshops, problem-solving sessions, and capability-building activities.· Prepare structured reporting materials, including progress updates, risk identification, and insights for seniormanagement.Your Profile / Qualifications· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management,Industrial Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.· Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or data analytics are an advantage.· 2+ years of experience in operations performance, continuous improvement, data analytics, or manufacturing operations.· Proven ability to work with KPIs, dashboards, data validation,· Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies. · Experience collaborating in cross-functional environments and supporting improvement initiatives.· Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into meaningful insights. · Proficiency with performance reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau). · Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.· High ownership, structure, and hands-on execution mentality.· Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German) are beneficialDid we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Operations Performance Specialist/Analyst (f/m/d)

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