Responsibilities / Tasks
The Operations Performance Specialist/Analyst (f/m/d) supports operational excellence across GEAs global manufacturing network
through performance reporting analytics and continuous improvement activities.
Working within Operations Strategy & Execution in the Nutrition Plant Engineering (NPE) division the role provides transparency
on operational performance identifies opportunities for improvement and contributes to the divisions transformation agenda.
This is a hands-on analytical role requiring strong problem-solving capabilities attention to detail and the ability to collaborate
effectively across functions and regions.
Your key responsabilities:
Support Operational Performance Management
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
Contribute to Continuous Improvement & Transformation
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.
Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration
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 senior
management.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters 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 beneficial
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GEA makes an important contribution to a sustainable future with its solutions and services, particularly in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.