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NXT Hero

Executive Associate, Operations, Automotive

NXT Hero

. Lead operational transformation initiatives across production, quality, logistics, and production-related functions .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading operational transformation initiatives, managing PMOs, and conducting analyses to drive productivity and quality improvements. Proficient in business administration and financial principles, with strong communication skills in both German and English.

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Operational Transformation LeadershipPMO ManagementProduction EngineeringBusiness Administration KnowledgeFluent German

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Hard Skills
Operational ConsultingPerformance ImprovementCapacity AnalysisMaterial Flow AnalysisMake-or-Buy AnalysisCost Program ManagementTechnical Relocation ManagementIndustrialization Project Management
Soft Skills
High AutonomyResilienceExecution CapabilityConfidence with ExecutivesCredibility with Plant Managers
Industry Keywords
ProductionQualityLogisticsCustomer CommunicationsBusiness CasesEarningsCash Flow

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead operational transformation initiatives across production, quality, logistics, and production-related functions
  • Build and manage a robust PMO, including challenging progress and impact
  • Troubleshoot issues from the plant floor through to the customer interface
  • Support launches, escalations, and critical customer communications
  • Lead productivity, quality, and cost programs, as well as business cases focused on earnings and cash flow
  • Conduct capacity, material flow, and make-or-buy analyses
  • Manage technical relocation and industrialization projects
  • Prepare and facilitate management and steering committee meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in an engineering or industrial discipline, such as industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or a related field
  • 4–8+ years of experience in production or operational/technical consulting, such as operations, performance improvement, or restructuring
  • Strong understanding of business administration and financial principles
  • Business-fluent German
  • Very good command of English
  • High willingness to travel (approximately 60%, throughout Europe)
  • High degree of autonomy, resilience, and execution capability
  • Confidence and credibility when working with plant managers and C-level executives

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent employment contract
  • 40-hour workweek
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Competitive compensation and attractive additional benefits
  • Additional discounts and perks
  • Opportunity to actively shape processes and support the company’s growth
  • Motivated leadership team of experts committed to collaboration and innovation