0Group Manager Production Planning (m/f/d)
KNDS | Germany | 34xxx Kassel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 31.07.2026 on stepstone.de

Group Manager Production Planning (m/f/d)

Branch: Machine-building and -opera... Branch: Machine-building and -operating


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 a group manager (m/w/d), you will guide your group professionally and disciplinaryly and bear the responsibility for product quality, dates, costs and expertise Responsible for personnel deployment planning as well as the division of labour, employee development, assessment, instruction and training Your own In close coordination with the production areas, coordinate and schedule production orders taking into account capacities and delivery dates Compliance with key figures, work instructions and work security requirements ensures and create reporting for department management You are responsible for capacity and work planning, initiate measures to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure compliance with cost targets Continuous optimization and strategic further development of the processes – including across areas – actively contribute to The planning and control of work stocks, stocks and MRP parameters for self-made parts take over and ensure the availability of materials To ensure a realistic order planning and control in the ERP/APS system, check the feasibility of orders and initiate appropriate measures in critical supply situations

You have completed their studies in the field of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, vehicle engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable one with necessary special skills In addition, you have several years of professional experience in order and manufacturing planning Experience in the professional and/or disciplinary leadership of employees is desirable Additional qualification in value analysis / value flow analysis are a plus You have advanced knowledge in the field of order planning and/or manufacturing control and expertise on sub- and total systems Convince us with your analytical thinking and your strong coordination and organizational talent Very good ERP-knowledge (e.g. SAP), APS-knowledge as well as very good IT-knowledge in MS Office are ideal You have experiences in optimizing processes in the focus of production planning Very good German knowledge for the business context (C1) Good communication and team skills complete your profile

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

ava KNDS
34127  Kassel
Germany

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