Head of Manufacturing Quality and Operational Excellence 80-100% (f/m/d)We are looking for a global leader to define and deploy the operating system for manufacturing quality and operational excellence across our global production network asYour daily contributionBuild up and lead the global Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Quality team in close collaboration with regional unitsDefine and implement the global Lean and Operational Excellence strategy, aligned with corporate objectivesEstablish global standards for Lean deployment, including value stream mapping, takt time, standard work, and visual management.Govern global CI portfolio with prioritization, benefit tracking, and finance validationOwn global manufacturing quality standards and drive improvements in problem-solving, inspection methods and reportingReduce CoPQ and improve First Pass Yield through structured quality initiativesDrive Lean transformation across sites, including flow, pull systems, and waste eliminationDeploy standard work and visual management systems to stabilize and optimize processesBuild global CI capability via training and certificationLead global production engineering, ensuring know-how transfer, design for manufacturabilityand manage global Capex planningConduct systematic reviews of global production footprint, capabilities, and capacities,aligned with strategic goalsFoster leadership, succession planning, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvementYour ProfileBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 10 years of experience in Lean deployment, CI, and manufacturing operationsCertified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black BeltProven experience in industrial engineering and productivity improvementDemonstrated ability to lead global Lean transformations and CI programsExpertise in data analysis, process mining, and digital CI toolsFinancial acumen for benefit validation and budgetingStrong knowledge of ISO 9001 and manufacturing quality systems.Your PersonalityHands-on, action-oriented mindset with a strong doer attitudeBridges strategic vision and shopfloor realities to deliver resultsExecutive-level communication combined with shopfloor approachabilitySkilled at simplifying complex challenges and driving executionFluent in English, intermediate GermanWillingness to travel internationally (25–35%, occasionally on short notice)We offerFlexible and hybrid working conditionsVersatile and autonomous activities and tasksWorking environment with professional development opportunitiesParticipation in job-related training and further educationAbove-average pension fundAppreciative and inclusive corporate cultureDemonstrated lived values that value diversityDynamic, international environment with committed employeesStructured induction processShort public transport connectionsWe are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents.NoteFor this positons we are not able to accept any applications from external recruitment agencies.Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: WinterthurTobias Wyser | Phone: +41 52 261 53 77Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.
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