KNDS | Germany | 34xxx Kassel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 25.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Scheduling and Production - Training and Simulation (m/f/d)
KNDS Germany develops, manufactures and maintains a wide-spread product portfolio as a system house. These include combat tanks, highly protected wheel vehicles, artillery systems, military bridges, customer service and training solutions. As part of the KNDS Group, we stand for the start of the consolidation of the industry for military land systems in Europe. We offer highly interesting, complex and challenging activities in a collegial environment. Our employees appreciate this, whether in development, production or administration. We successfully combine innovative capability with tradition and many years of experience.
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As department manager, you are responsible for the disposition, production and integration of training systems. With their team, You ensure budget and appointment loyalty as well as a high quality Their tasks include the definition, optimization and standardization of processes in disposition and production, from strategic planning to operational implementation to reporting You design the technological development of manufacturing and integration for product-based solutions with regard to efficiency, quality and innovative strength As part of your activities, You work closely with the areas of project management, development, product management, as well as external partners, suppliers and the KNDS areas of manufacturing and logistics. You are responsible for the organizational structure of their department and lead interdisciplinary teams of up to 20 employees both professionally and disciplinary Ensuring efficient decision-making and communication structures within the department completes your activity
You have a successfully completed, technical or economic study or a comparable qualification In addition, You have many years of experience in the disposition and production of special machines and small series as well as in technical project management You have well-founded knowledge in the production of electrical, mechanical and mechatronic systems A secure handling of SAP, Jira, Confluence and the current MS Office applications is part of their qualification Convince us with detectable experience in team leadership, process design and budget responsibility You have fluent German and very good English knowledge in word and writing You are open to business trips to customers and suppliers You have experience in cooperation with suppliers and external production partners You are characterized by their technical expertise combined with strategic entrepreneurial thinking and motivate their team through structured, result-oriented and predictive working methods Knowledge of KNDS products is desirable
Secure employer Attractive payment by IG metal tariff contract Kita grant Christmas and holiday money Development 30 days off Staff parking Bike leasing Fitness & Health Services Occupational pension Canteen Flexible sliding time controls Grant for the Deutschlandticket Company doctor Corporate Benefits
Location
![]() | KNDS | |
| 34127 Kassel | ||
| Germany |
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