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tonies® USA
tonies® USA
51 – 200 Employees
Education
tonies® USA develops screen-free audio products designed to make listening engaging for children. Its Toniebox plays music, stories, literary classics, and Disney content when children place a Tonie character on the speaker, creating an interactive alternative to screen-based entertainment. The company operates in the education sector, combining play, storytelling, and listening to support children’s imagination and learning.
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Production Operations Manager, Fixed-Term Contract

Manage manufacturing performance for tonies’ global children’s audio platform. Coordinate suppliers, Lean improvements, KPIs, and production delivery from Düsseldorf.

DEGermanyHybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredOperations
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Description

  • Lead production operations to sustain efficiency, quality, and stability
  • Coordinate suppliers and internal teams to keep production ready and resolve operational issues
  • Serve as the on-site contact during supplier visits in Asia
  • Address production-critical issues quickly
  • Contribute to Lean practices and ongoing improvement initiatives
  • Monitor and improve production performance, workflows, staffing, materials, and equipment use
  • Use operational KPIs to sustain throughput, cut waste, and maintain reliability
  • Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
  • Work with Quality, Supply Chain, Global Procurement, Production Realization, and Production Excellence teams

Requirements

  • Hold a university degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, production technology, or a related discipline; an engineering background is preferred
  • Bring at least three years of professional experience in production operations, manufacturing, or shopfloor management
  • Have practical experience with production processes, workflow optimization, and operational KPIs
  • Know Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
  • Demonstrate strong organization, problem-solving, and coordination skills
  • Work effectively across functions and with suppliers
  • Communicate fluently in English
  • Be available for international travel, including trips to Asia, three to four times per year
  • Respond quickly and reliably to time-sensitive production requests
  • Use Jira and Confluence proficiently
  • Be familiar with Google Workspace, including Docs and Sheets
  • Manage several production priorities at once
  • Work comfortably across time zones and cultures
  • Experience working with Asian suppliers is an advantage

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your location
  • Internal and external training
  • Individual learning budget
  • Discounts across the company’s product range
  • Generous paid time off
  • Hybrid work based in Düsseldorf with the option to work from home

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