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PREFAB DATA CENTERS BUSINESS

The modular Data Centers have been driving tremendous growth in the segment during the last years. As part of the Data Center Systems Line of Business, the MODULAR DATA CENTER organization designs and integrates full solutions in the field of power conversion, energy storage, cooling, electrical distribution, and control software into modular enclosures.

Within SP - Supply Chain Operations, Modular Data Centers (MDC), we are seeking a Site Performance Leader for our modular data center integration plant in Europe. The role will drive end-to-end site performance, ensuring safe, predictable and efficient execution of project-based module integration, testing and shipment activities.

Description

The Site Performance Leader is accountable for the operational performance of the modular data center integration site. The role coordinates project execution from clear-to-build readiness through module integration, testing, customer acceptance and shipment, aligning Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People priorities across the plant.

Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Industrialization, Logistics and Production teams, this person will establish performance routines, identify constraints, lead recovery actions and continuously improve site capacity, productivity, lead time and on-time delivery. The position provides clear, fact-based visibility of site risks, priorities and results to plant and operations leadership.

This position reports to the Site or Operations Director and acts as the site focal point for performance governance and cross-functional execution.

Key Responsibilities and scope:

• Lead the site performance management system across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

• Coordinate the integrated site plan for modular data center projects, from clear-to-build readiness through integration, testing and shipment.

• Own daily, weekly and monthly performance reviews, ensuring accurate KPIs, clear priorities,

accountable owners and timely escalation.

• Monitor factory occupation, project workload, labor and space capacity, integration lead time, testing progress and shipping readiness.

• Identify bottlenecks and project risks, coordinate recovery plans and drive decisions across

Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Logistics.

• Support resource and capacity planning based on the confirmed backlog, project pipeline and

customer delivery commitments.

• Drive lean manufacturing, standard work, visual management, problem solving and continuous

improvement across the integration flow.

• Ensure robust change control, configuration management, traceability and readiness for internal and customer inspections.

• Develop dashboards and performance reports that provide reliable visibility of progress, constraints, costs and forecast completion.

• Promote a collaborative, accountable and customer-focused performance culture throughout the site.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Operations, Supply Chain or a related discipline.

• At least five years of experience in manufacturing, industrial integration, project operations or site

performance management.

• Experience in engineer-to-order or project-based operations; exposure to modular data centers,

electrical equipment, packaged systems or complex assemblies is preferred.

• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, quality, testing, logistics and project execution.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional performance routines, structured problem solving and recovery plans in a complex environment.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and root-cause analysis methods.

• Analytical and digital skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI or

equivalent reporting tools are desirable.

• Clear communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to escalate facts and drive timely decisions.

• Fluent spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.

• Proactive, organized, resilient and solution-oriented, with a strong commitment to safety, quality and customer delivery

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