Manufacturing Application Specialist (m/w/d)

Kelvion

Our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimising data centres and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionising refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future.

Together, We Shape the Future

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Applications Specialist, you will be part of Kelvion's Global IT Manufacturing Application Management team. You will help ensure the stable operation, support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the applications used across our global manufacturing sites.

Working closely with production, planning, maintenance, engineering, external vendors and IT colleagues, you will support business-critical manufacturing systems and contribute to digitalization initiatives that improve efficiency, transparency and operational excellence.

This role is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to combine manufacturing knowledge with IT and application management in an international environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd-level support for manufacturing applications used across global production sites.
• Analyze and resolve incidents, service requests and application-related issues.
• Support daily operations and administration of manufacturing systems.
• Monitor application performance and coordinate issue resolution with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in testing, upgrades, releases and system maintenance activities.
• Support the implementation of new manufacturing applications and enhancements.
• Assist in evaluating new software solutions and technologies for manufacturing environments.
• Contribute to process improvements and the optimization of existing applications.
• Support user training, documentation and knowledge transfer activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, maintenance and other business functions to understand requirements and identify improvement opportunities.

Your Profile

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, Information Technology or a comparable qualification.
• Initial professional experience in manufacturing, production support, application management or IT support.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset and willingness to support users globally.
• Very good communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MES, production planning, scheduling, maintenance or manufacturing-related applications.
• Knowledge of SAP manufacturing processes (e.g., SAP PP).
• Experience working with software vendors and implementation partners.
• Understanding of manufacturing data flows and system integrations.
• Experience supporting international organizations.

Kelvion

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

Together, We Shape the Future