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About the Company
Mikron Automation is your worldwide partner for advanced automation solutions. At Mikron we are committed to delivering the best assembly systems and all needed services throughout your product’s entire life cycle. With our extensive engineering know-how, complex process expertise, scalable platforms, and lifelong support we are driving lasting success for your business.
About the Role
As Manufacturing & Methodology Leader (m/w/d), you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the project execution processes within the organization. This role involves developing efficient production methods, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a team to achieve project execution goals. Ideally, you have strong organizational and leadership skills, with a deep understanding of project management processes and flows.
Responsibilities
Oversee Project execution processes
* Ensure that project execution happens within the process flow, without disruptions
* Ensure proper material is allocated to the right project phase, in the right quantity and timing and within the right quality standards
* Ensure proper material allocation in the right Streamline flow (SLA), with no stock cumulation (JIT)
* Ensure proper technical evaluation in the frame of make/buy decisional process
* Ensure proper alignment and regular interaction with main stakeholders (f.i. Projects Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Supply Chain and Stream Line teams) in order to ensure efficient information and material flows and avoid any project/process disruptions
* Develop and implement efficient manufacturing methods to optimize project execution processes and minimize waste.
* Ensure proactive support to project execution by implementing Simultaneous Engineering
Team Management
* Hire, train, and supervise Manufacturing Methodology team members.
* Assess team performance and provide feedback and development opportunities.
* Foster a positive and productive work environment
* Provide training and support to teams on new processes and improvement opportunities
Project Management & Support
* Ensure proper projects follow up and support by direct collaboration with Project Managers & Mechanical Engineers
* Ensure proactive support in case of urgent situation, in order to avoid any project delay
Compliance
* Ensure all processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and operational standards (ESG)
Your profile
* Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
* Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
* Proven experience in a manufacturing management role.
* Strong knowledge of manufacturing/project management processes, methodologies, and standards.
* Project management and highly methodological approach (Project Management certification is an asset).
* Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
* Familiarity with industry-specific regulatory standards and requirements is an asset.
* Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, direct and indirect reports.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Capacity of building organizational relationships.
* Strong proactive problem-solving approach
* Deep knowledge of Process Improvement tools and methodologies (JIT, DMAIC).
* Knowledge of Microsoft Project and SAP is a strong asset.
* Proficiency in Microsoft package tools (Excel, Access, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint).
* Very good level in French, English and German (spoken and written).
What we offer
* A motivating, challenging position with progression opportunities inside a company which pays attention to the continuous training needs of its staff, quality and customer satisfaction.
* A multicultural, collegial, dynamic, teamwork-focused and continuous improvement-oriented environment.
* The opportunity to tackle a large number of challenges in a technical, manufacturing and supply-chain environment.
* An open-minded and human company culture.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing
* Industries
Industrial Automation and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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