Project Manager “Industrialization & Logistics”

                                                                          Project Manager “Industrialization & Logistics”

Location: Bulgaria (new production facility)
Type of engagement: Project-based assignment (6–8 months)
Duration: Short-term, high-intensity project
Reporting to: General Manager

Position Objective

Responsible for the consistent and timely execution of an already developed industrialization and logistics concept for a new production site in Bulgaria. The project requires fast, sustainable implementation within tight deadlines and effective coordination of cross-functional and international teams.
The position is structured as a freelance engagement, without an employment contract.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Full operational responsibility for implementing the existing industrialization and logistics concept
• Proactive project advancement with strong focus on timeline, budget, and sustainability of implemented solutions
• Preparation, maintenance, and tracking of a detailed project plan (milestones, dependencies, risks)

Coordination & Leadership

• Coordination of interdisciplinary teams (Production, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, IT, Purchasing, external partners)
• Management of internal and external stakeholders at an international level
• Moderation of project meetings, decision-making, and escalation management

Industrialization & Production Ramp-Up

• Ensuring implementation of the concept across all production lines
• Supporting production start-up until stable serial production phase
• Identifying and resolving start-up issues quickly (hands-on approach)
• Ensuring smooth handover to production and industrialization teams

Logistics

• Implementation of planned logistics processes (intralogistics, warehouse, material supply, interfaces)
• Ensuring required logistics equipment according to the concept
• Securing smooth material flow during production start-up
• Handover of processes to the logistics team

Controlling & Reporting

• Transparent reporting to management and project committees
• Active management of risks, mitigation measures, and progress
• Ensuring adherence to budget and timeline

Requirements & Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Extensive experience as a project manager in industrialization, manufacturing, or greenfield production site setup
• Experience with production ramp-up under high time pressure
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, logistics, and industrial processes
• Experience in international projects; Eastern Europe experience is a plus

Methodological Competencies

• Excellent project management knowledge (classical and/or hybrid approaches)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to drive decisions
• Experience in crisis and escalation management

Personal Attributes

• Strong results and execution orientation
• High resilience, pragmatism, and decisiveness
• Hands-on mentality with on-site presence
• Leadership skills without direct disciplinary responsibility
• Intercultural competence

Languages

• German and English – fluent (business level)
• Bulgarian – an advantage but not mandatory

Conditions

• High intensity with mandatory on-site presence
• Clearly defined project mandate with short timeline
• High visibility and direct reporting line to the General Manager