Project Excellence Manager (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Reinbek

Role description

We are looking for a Project Excellence Manager (m/f/d) to strengthen our Operations & Engineering team. In this role, you will drive cross-functional initiatives that improve performance, standardize processes, and support strategic priorities across our production network. You will work closely with site leaders, functional teams, and senior management to turn strategy into execution — with a strong focus on project excellence, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.

Your Mission

Project Excellence

Develop and apply project management methods and standards in close collaboration with our PMO team
Prioritize and oversee project execution across sites; step in to support or recover critical initiatives when needed
Drive standardization through project evaluations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement practices
Facilitate workshops and training sessions on digital tools and methodologies
Ensure structured reporting, status tracking, and stakeholder communication across all levels

Project Management

Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects across operations
Work closely with production, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure alignment and execution
Maintain strong focus on business goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes

Leadership Support

Contribute to strategic initiatives such as Make-or-Buy decisions, M&A projects, and operational roadmaps
Support the Operations leadership team with analysis, documentation, and delivery of key insights and recommendations

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
2+ years of relevant experience in operations, project management, or a similar environment
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage stakeholders across all levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset
Experience with digital tools (e.g. Power BI, project tracking or collaboration tools)
Structured, proactive, and hands-on working style
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

Why you'll love working here

Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
Flexible working hours and home office options
4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
30 days paid vacation per year
Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
Free parking right outside the door
Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office

Our Process

Initial call to align expectations
MS Teams Interview with the hiring manager
Onsite interview with the specialist department

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About us

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.

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