Head of Production

Job Requirements:

Formal Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Occupational Experience:

• 5-6 years of experience in production-oriented areas (production, maintenance, logistics, or similar).
• Managerial experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.

Additional Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to speak and understand the English language.
• Preferred second language: German or French.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Extensive knowledge in Lean Management, including 5S methods, value stream analysis.
• Six Sigma certified Green or Black Belt.

Major Duties:

1. Production:

   • Ensure timely and adequate production considering cost aspects, quality demands, and customer requests.
   • Review shift reports to identify trends and deviations; decide on measures in case of major disturbances.
   • Participate in international projects and foster know-how exchange with managers and colleagues at other sites for best practices.
   • Ensure proper documentation of production procedures and adherence to quality attributes of the products.
   • Support verification of technical feasibility studies for engineered quotations.

2. Planning:

   • Prepare financial budget, personnel, and investment planning based on the long-term schedule of the business unit.
   • Cooperate with subordinate management to prepare long-term shift and personnel staffing plans.
   • Ensure adequate supply of production consumables (batch material, polishing material, etc.).
   • Implement key performance figures in accordance with prevailing Lean Operation System.
   • Plan, coordinate, or lead major repairs on a project basis as required.

3. Lean Manufacturing:

   • Design processes according to Lean Manufacturing principles and ensure their execution and observation.
   • Ensure the manufacturing environment fully understands Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.
   • Register employees for training courses and activities aimed at refreshing skills.
   • Stay informed of new developments in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma by participating in advanced training courses.
   • Initiate and ensure the application of Six Sigma methods in improvement projects.

4. Repair and Maintenance:

   • Ensure continuous maintenance of production facilities in cooperation with the Maintenance and Engineering department.
   • Initiate special examinations in case of machine troubles to identify causes.
   • Initiate and ensure proper execution of repairs by internal or external services.

5. Development:

   • Stay informed about the latest technical developments.
   • Submit suggestions for the improvement of technical machinery and equipment.
   • Initiate and oversee testing of new pilot machinery, equipment, and processes.
   • Decide on the introduction of new processes and procurement of new production equipment.
   • Obtain approval from partners for customer specifications and ensure adherence within production.

6. Supervision:

   • Lead, promote, and motivate employees within the area of responsibility.
   • Conduct performance appraisals and goal-setting agreements.
   • Plan for successors and deputies.
   • Develop personnel and implement training measures.

7. EHS and Integrated Management System:

   • Ensure adherence to legal laws and internal regulations concerning EHS.
   • Occasionally develop new concepts and directives in cooperation with the EHS site advisor.
   • Implement EHS concepts and ensure corresponding instruction and training of employees.
   • Ensure adherence to procedures of the integrated Management System.
   • Participate in audits and maintain certifications.

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Relocation Assistance

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.