Team Lead Plant Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering & Lean Management (f/m/d)
27.03.2026
At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.
At our PALFINGER plant in Köstendorf, the Team Lead Plant IE/ME & PPS (f/m/d) drives operational excellence by ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, high‑quality industrial engineering data, and a strong Lean culture. The role focuses on product industrialization, continuous improvement, and value‑stream‑oriented plant development, achieving targets in time, cost, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the IE/ME team and ensure high‑quality IE master data (BOE, BOP, M‑BOM)
Plan and optimize production capabilities and capacities as well as investments in manufacturing equipment, tools and infrastructure
Conduct time studies, cost analyses, and productivity reviews and support implementation of new technologies and engineering changes
Deploy the PALFINGER Production System (PPS) and strengthen Lean culture across the plant
Establish Shop Floor Management and drive continuous improvement projects, develop and maintain the Overall Plant Concept (OPC) and optimize value streams, and monitor KPIs and track improvements via the Plant Saving Tracker (PST)
Qualifications
Strong expertise in industrial and manufacturing engineering, including process optimization and productivity improvement
Hands‑on experience with IE tools and methods (time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, work measurement)
Solid knowledge of ERP/PLM systems and understanding of manufacturing master data (BOE, BOP, M‑BOM) – preferred SAP S4/Hana
Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to mentor teams and drive cross‑functional collaboration
Solid knowledge of Lean Management and Continuous Improvement principles, such as Kaizen, 5S, and VSM
What We Offer
Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
Further training and international career opportunities
Corporate health management "PALfit
Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 60.962,30 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.
Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.
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