Global Process Owner PP (Production Planning)

Freudenberg Group

About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Owning and defining Production Planning master data, global process standards, operational policies, and procedures within the functional area. Driving process harmonization, data standardization, and adherence to documented business processes. Leading continuous improvement initiatives, including audits, benchmarking, kaizen events, and gap analyses, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Developing, governing, and maintaining global Production Planning KPI dashboards, including reporting and performance monitoring. Ensure compliance and adoption of the corporate templates for Production Planning Management (PP). Recommending, leading, and supporting change management activities related to process and system changes. Collaborating closely with IT and Business Process Managers (BPMs) to define requirements, document business needs, and support technology enablement. Defining, coordinating, and supporting functional and end-to-end testing to ensure process integrity following system or process changes. Leading and supporting the SME community by enabling knowledge sharing, progression, and consistent capability development. Training SMEs and business users on standard processes, tools, and technologies. Monitoring SME performance and providing guidance, coaching, and direction to ensure successful outcomes. Deploy/rollout new systems and processes in their functional area as required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (college/university required). Typically, 12+ years of job-relevant experience. Recognized as a global technical expert and trusted resource within the organization. Proficient in ERP systems, particularly SAP, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to other ERP platforms as required. Strong data analysis and modeling skills, with experience analyzing large datasets and identifying trends to support informed decision-making. Utilizes business technologies and analytics to improve process efficiency, visibility, and communication. Experience managing functional risk, developing mitigation plans, and ensuring operational resilience. Familiarity with regulated environments, including ISO 13485 and FDA requirements. Background in medical device manufacturing or similarly regulated industries, with an understanding of quality systems and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to cultivate strategic internal and external relationships, monitor performance metrics, and implement improvement strategies. Proven record of working in a global, cross-cultural company Authorization and ability to travel internationally as needed Excellent writing skills and experience writing work instructions and SOPs The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg Medical LLC Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (college/university required).
Typically, 12+ years of job-relevant experience.
Recognized as a global technical expert and trusted resource within the organization.
Proficient in ERP systems, particularly SAP, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to other ERP platforms as required.
Strong data analysis and modeling skills, with experience analyzing large datasets and identifying trends to support informed decision-making.
Utilizes business technologies and analytics to improve process efficiency, visibility, and communication.
Experience managing functional risk, developing mitigation plans, and ensuring operational resilience.
Familiarity with regulated environments, including ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
Background in medical device manufacturing or similarly regulated industries, with an understanding of quality systems and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate strategic internal and external relationships, monitor performance metrics, and implement improvement strategies.
Proven record of working in a global, cross-cultural company
Authorization and ability to travel internationally as needed
Excellent writing skills and experience writing work instructions and SOPs

Responsibilities

Owning and defining Production Planning master data, global process standards, operational policies, and procedures within the functional area.
Driving process harmonization, data standardization, and adherence to documented business processes.
Leading continuous improvement initiatives, including audits, benchmarking, kaizen events, and gap analyses, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Developing, governing, and maintaining global Production Planning KPI dashboards, including reporting and performance monitoring.
Ensure compliance and adoption of the corporate templates for Production Planning Management (PP).
Recommending, leading, and supporting change management activities related to process and system changes.
Collaborating closely with IT and Business Process Managers (BPMs) to define requirements, document business needs, and support technology enablement.
Defining, coordinating, and supporting functional and end-to-end testing to ensure process integrity following system or process changes.
Leading and supporting the SME community by enabling knowledge sharing, progression, and consistent capability development.
Training SMEs and business users on standard processes, tools, and technologies.
Monitoring SME performance and providing guidance, coaching, and direction to ensure successful outcomes.
Deploy/rollout new systems and processes in their functional area as required.