Operations Planning

A career at Lilium is for those who want to do something extraordinary. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of engineering, technology and customer experience.

As part of a team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. By joining Lilium you will have the opportunity to work with a world-class entrepreneurial team of more than 800 people who are as passionate about changing the world as you are.

You will always act with safety and integrity in mind and embody our core behaviors of efficient and positive collaboration, ownership of time, continuous improvements and, ultimately delivering results.

We thrive on diversity and creating an inclusive culture, with more than 50 nationalities currently working hard to bring our vision of a sustainable world to life.

**Position Overview**:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operations Planning & Control Team Lead to join our dynamic team, reporting to the HO PP&C. As the Team Lead, you will be responsible for planning and steering production activities, enabling the development of the serial aircraft in close collaboration with the design organization. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Lilium Production Planning & Control set-up as we progress towards high-volume production.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage a team of operations planning and control professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentoring.
- Collaborate closely with the design organization to ensure smooth coordination and alignment between production and aircraft development.
- Utilize ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) tools to ensure data integrity and support current and future IT infrastructure needs.
- Develop and implement production planning strategies and processes to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.
- Oversee day-to-day operational issues, promptly identifying and addressing challenges, and escalating them through appropriate business channels.
- Proactively seek opportunities for cost optimization and demonstrate a cost-saving mentality within the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices in operations planning and control

**Business Experience / Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Extensive experience in operations planning and control within a manufacturing or aerospace industry.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in utilizing ERP and APS tools for production planning and data management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments and levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality results.

IT Skills
- MS Office
- ERP Systems
- MES/ APS Systems are beneficial

Language Skills
- English minimum C1, additional languages are beneficial

Soft Skills
- Communicator
- Problem solver
- Team player
- Disciplined and Structured
- Autonomous way of working
- Motivated and engaged

Want to know more? Then view our 'Why join Lilium' page

**Life at Lilium**:
The wellbeing of our employees is a high priority. In our HQ we have many initiatives such as free healthy food and drinks, free in-house gym and health days. In remote offices we offer online opportunities to stay connected and develop yourself as well including our culture club, learning terminal, Employee Assistance Program and many more.