TKMS GmbH | Germany | 24xxx Kiel | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 10.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Group Leader Supplier Management Production (m/f/d)
TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in overwater and underwater shipping. For over 185 years. As a strong partner to which NATO trusts, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet and thus contribute to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 9,700 colleagues? As a growing marine company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You are fascinated by submarine technology, recognize optimization potentials before becoming standard, and know how production processes really run? Then this could be your next step. In the submarine production, we are looking for a group leader supplier management production (w/m/d), which not only leads the team, but strategically shapes and develops processes. Discipline leadership of the Group Production Planning Subcontracting (PLS) as part of the Operations Planning Department Responsibility of the process for carrying out production assignments (release processing) within the framework of submarine production and internal interfaces as well as external partners, e.g. for internal production control, construction, external wage workers or cooperation in the higher-level make-or-buy decisions Creation and optimisation of the Supply-Chain payroll, taking into account capacities, test requirements, availability of materials and demand dates, as well as control and monitoring of ongoing awards, as well as initiation of countermeasures in the event of deviations Analysis and further development of relevant key figures as well as close cooperation with production, construction, purchasing and project Support in the design, development and implementation of processes and tools within the internal TKMS infrastructure Predictive and systematic employee development Processing of quality, time and costs
Complete study of engineering or production engineering as well as several years of professional experience in production planning/control First disciplinary leadership experience required Knowledge in ERP (SAP) High level of self-responsibility, autonomy and negotiation skills in complex situations Extensive knowledge in the field of technical systems and their complex relationships Implementation and change skills, with the ability to develop and apply new approaches in planning and team work (e.g. agile management, LEAN principles, tool optimization) Solution-oriented work in interdisciplinary teams Experience in project management and active interface management German and English knowledge in word and writing
For us it is self-evident to provide optimal framework conditions. These include: Welcomeday and onboarding program Attractive extra-tariff compensation Flexible and family-friendly working hours through sliding time/lifetime account and home office control 30 days of annual leave and special leave under collective agreement Excellent occupational pensions Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing marine company Grant to the job ticket or Germany ticket Corporate fitness with nationwide partners Bike leasing Comprehensive additional services / attractive external offers Individual learning and development opportunities in presence and digital Comprehensive health management including prevention offers Close cooperation with executives and employees Collaborative cooperation and respect in dealing with each other – we have been offering this for over 185 years! We are pleased to receive online applications, specifying the salary presentation and the current notice period.
We value diversity
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. .
Location
![]() | TKMS GmbH | |
| 24143 Kiel | ||
| Germany |
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