Technical Advisor – Ovar Operations & WW stocks improvement (m/f/div)

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Ovar, Aveiro, PRT
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Security • Appliances • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides hands-on operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and supply chain improvement support at the Ovar plant and across the global manufacturing network. Analyzes inventory, DIO, material flow, planning, and operational data; identifies root causes; develops dashboards and performance standards; and drives measurable working-capital improvements. The role partners with plant, operations, planning, purchasing, logistics, and industrial engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements.
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Company Description

The Keenfinity Group delivers professional communication and security solutions that connect and protect people and assets. Following its carve-out from the Bosch Group in mid-2025, it operates as independent company within the portfolio of European investment firm Triton. The Group’s four Businesses include Audio delivering professional communication products of the globally renowned brands Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS and Telex, IQSIGHT Video Systems, Radionix Intrusion & Access, and KEENFINITY Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). In fiscal year 2025, the group generated revenues of over €1 billion and employed approximately 4,000 people across more than 40 countries.

Job Description

Mission

We are looking for a hands-on Operations / Lean / Supply Chain professional to work on site at Keenfinity Ovar, providing technical and analytical support across three areas:

  • 40% – Ovar Plant Manager: operational excellence, factory performance, lean assessment and execution support.
  • 20% – Operations General Manager: cross-functional operations improvement, standards, performance management and strategic initiatives.
  • 40% – WW Supply Chain / Stocks Improvement Program: inventory analytics, DIO reduction, root-cause analysis, best-practice definition and deployment across the global manufacturing network.

The role is expected to be fact-based, analytical and hands-on, working directly with the organization to identify gaps, quantify opportunities and drive implementation.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Ovar Plant – Operational Excellence | 40%

  • Assess the current factory operating model, material flow, planning, logistics and inventory management.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies, bottlenecks, waste and opportunities for productivity improvement.
  • Analyze shopfloor and supply-chain data to identify root causes, not only symptoms.
  • Support Lean initiatives, including flow, WIP, lead time, layout, replenishment and shopfloor management.
  • Translate findings into concrete actions, owners, timing and expected benefits.
  • Coach the local team in practical problem solving and sustainable improvement methods.
  • Support the Plant Manager in establishing and tracking operational KPIs.

2. Operations General Management Support | 20%

  • Provide independent technical analysis and fact-based recommendations on operational topics.
  • Support the definition and deployment of common manufacturing standards and processes.
  • Identify improvement opportunities across Operations and challenge existing ways of working.
  • Prepare management-level analysis, business cases and implementation roadmaps.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Logistics and Industrial Engineering.

3. WW Supply Chain / Stocks Improvement Program | 40%

  • Act as a technical and analytical support resource for the global DIO improvement program.
  • Analyze inventory data by plant, customer, material, SKU, supplier and inventory category.
  • Identify the main drivers of excess, obsolete, slow-moving and strategic inventory.
  • Break down DIO into actionable drivers across Demand, Supply, Planning, Purchasing, Production and Logistics.
  • Quantify improvement potential and prioritize opportunities based on financial impact.
  • Develop dashboards, analytics and management reporting to monitor progress.
  • Benchmark performance between plants and identify transferable best practices.
  • Support the definition of global DIO reduction standards, KPIs and governance.
  • Follow up actions with the plants and challenge deviations from agreed targets.
  • Ensure that improvements are translated into sustainable cash and working-capital impact, not only temporary inventory reductions.

 

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

  • 5+ years of experience in Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Consulting.
  • Strong experience in inventory management and DIO reduction.
  • Proven hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, preferably EMS / electronics / high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and ability to work with large datasets.
  • Excellent understanding of MRP, planning parameters, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, WIP and inventory segmentation.
  • Strong Lean / Operational Excellence background.
  • Ability to move from data → root cause → action → implementation → measurable result.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with Plant Managers, Operations leaders and Supply Chain teams.
  • Comfortable challenging existing processes and ways of working based on facts.
  • Advanced Excel and preferably Power BI / data analytics capabilities.
  • Fluent English.

Additional Information

Keenfinity benefits includes:

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)

🍽️ Canteen

🅿️ Free parking lot

🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym) 

📚 Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and products

🌍All our positions are open to people with disability

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At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology.

We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Consulting
  • Strong experience in inventory management and DIO reduction
  • Hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Strong analytical capabilities and experience working with large datasets
  • Understanding of MRP, planning parameters, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, WIP, and inventory segmentation
  • Strong Lean and Operational Excellence background
  • Ability to translate data and root-cause analysis into implementation and measurable results
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with plant managers, operations leaders, and supply chain teams
  • Ability to challenge existing processes using fact-based analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Power BI or data analytics capabilities
  • Experience in EMS, electronics, or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
  • Fluent English

Keenfinity Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Keenfinity Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Keenfinity Group.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage for U.S. full-time roles includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, indicating comprehensive core protection. Job materials consistently reference these plans for eligible employees.
  • Retirement Support — U.S. postings note access to a 401(k) plan for eligible full-time employees. This provides a foundation for long-term savings alongside other standard benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and sick leave are listed for eligible U.S. roles. This points to coverage of primary leave categories common in conventional corporate packages.

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The Company
HQ: Munich
4,300 Employees

What We Do

Keenfinity Group is a leading global provider of innovative security and professional communication solutions. The company manages a portfolio of renowned brands, including Bosch, Dynacord, Electro-Voice, RTS, and Telex, specializing in video systems, intrusion and access control, professional audio, and electronics manufacturing services to protect and connect people and assets worldwide.

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