Production Leadership Role
The successful candidate will lead a team of 7-10, including technicians and engineers, to ensure a motivated and efficient production department.
This leadership position involves managing an outsourced manufacturing model, developing and executing the overall production strategy, and consistently identifying and implementing process enhancements for higher production efficiency, cost reduction, and error minimization in-house and at contract manufacturer.
* Develop and execute short- and long-term planning to meet production targets, timelines, and quality standards.
* Take ownership of the contract manufacturing relationship, including regular communication and performance management.
* Identify and implement process enhancements for improved productivity and reduced costs.
* Seize cost-saving opportunities while upholding quality and meeting production schedules.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in implementing continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, and excellent conceptual and communication skills to reach people from shop floor to C-level.
The company offers a dynamic work environment, a chance to leverage experience and bring in new ideas, a fair market salary, an attractive employee stock ownership plan, and a job in Zurich.
About the Position
* BSc/MSc in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and further education in Operations Management (or equivalent).
* 5+ years experience in leading fast-growing production organizations (teams of teams) in the high-tech industry.
* Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
* Strong conceptual and communication skills.
* Excellent IT skills (ERP, MES, PLM, preferably Google Workspace).