Operations Manager (m/w/d) - Ramp-up & Operations Excellence
Operations
Remote
Posted on Aug 7, 2026
- You drive the operational ramp-up of new cylib sites – from commissioning through the stabilisation phase to the transition into series production, with a strong focus on project management and permitting processes.
- You act as the central interface to Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance and EHS, resolving operational bottlenecks quickly and sustainably.
- You own the Operational Excellence agenda, quantify improvement potential across OEE, yield, throughput and cost per tonne, and lead structured improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- You continuously develop the cylib Operations Network and actively drive the establishment of new site structures.
- You support capacity, footprint and make-or-buy decisions with data-driven scenarios and solid business cases.
- You have 3 to 5 years of experience in production or an industrial environment, ideally in the ramp-up or setup of manufacturing sites, and hold a degree in industrial engineering, mechanical or process engineering, business engineering or a comparable field.
- You bring hands-on experience in project management, permitting processes or management consulting and know what it takes to get new sites up and running operationally.
- Working in a data-driven way comes naturally to you – Excel, KPI systems and BI reporting are part of your everyday toolkit.
- You keep the overview, work independently and pragmatically, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing environment where you can actively shape outcomes.
- Ideally, you already have practical experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement methods such as value stream mapping or shopfloor management.
- You communicate confidently and effectively with diverse stakeholders in both German and English.
- You are willing to travel to our sites and occasionally visit partners across Europe.
- You take ownership from day one – after an intensive onboarding, you'll build something unique with us and shape outcomes with real impact on results.
- You work on something that truly matters – with your contribution, you strengthen Europe's battery supply chains and make circular economy a reality on an industrial scale.
- You're part of a mission-driven team – in a fast-paced scale-up environment, we live collaboration, because we can only move things forward together.
- You work to the highest standards – we combine the professionalism of leading industry with the innovative power of a top-tier, research-driven technology team.
- You grow with us – at cylib, you will do what is likely to be the most impactful work of your career and develop personally as we scale together.
