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Consultant, Process Industry, Future Factory (m/f/d)

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Key facts

Start
10/2026
Duration
9 months
Work mode
Remote
Location
Germany (remote)
Workload
100 %
Contract type
Freelance · Consulting

Project description

A consulting firm specializing in the process industry is seeking, on behalf of a large medium-sized enterprise that manufactures paints and coatings, an SCM or operations consultant (m/f/d) / strategy consultant (m/f/d) to develop a long-term production strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Development of a 10-Year Strategy for the Further Development of Production at a Manufacturer of Paints and Coatings
  • Analysis of the existing production structure with a complex portfolio of over 10,000 products
  • Assessment of the trade-off between flexibility and efficiency in make-to-order and make-to-stock manufacturing
  • Development of future scenarios to optimize the level of automation, capacities, and vertical integration
  • Conducting and facilitating workshops with internal stakeholders and plant management
  • Preparation of in-depth data analyses (Excel) to evaluate production variants and investment options
  • Compiling results and decision-making documents into compelling PowerPoint presentations
  • Close coordination and communication with the client at the management level
  • Developing a concept for the phased turnaround and transformation of production
  • Supporting the project team in deriving concrete implementation measures

Requirements

Must-have

These criteria are required for the project.

  • Several years of experience as a consultant in Supply Chain Management, operations, or production strategy
  • Demonstrable project experience in the process industry, ideally in chemicals, coatings/paints, or related sectors
  • Experience in developing long-term production and site strategies
  • Proficiency in Excel for complex data analysis and professional PowerPoint presentations
  • Experience in designing and facilitating workshops with diverse stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as a structured approach to work
  • Confident, client-oriented demeanor and excellent communication skills
  • Business-level proficiency in German

Nice-to-have

Not required, but a plus for your application.

  • Experience with make-to-order and make-to-stock production concepts in complex product portfolios
  • Knowledge of lean production, automation, or the digitalization of production processes
  • Experience with turnaround or transformation projects in medium-sized enterprises

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Produktionsstrategie
  • Standortstrategie
  • Prozessindustrie
  • Lean Production

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