Plant Operations Lead (all genders)

Job title:

Plant Operations Lead (all genders)

Company

Michael Page

Job description

Role Overview:The successful candidate will lead plant operations in filling, assembly, and compounding, overseeing a team of 70-100 employees. They will ensure that operations consistently achieve targets in cost, quality, customer service, environmental health and safety, maintenance, utilization, and team development.Additionally, this role offers the opportunity to be considered for future succession planning to assume complete plant leadership responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee production operations across Filling & Assembly, Compounding, and Maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Drive key metrics in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and the People Pillar through adherence to company safety policies and quality standards.
• Coach, motivate, and empower the Operations Management Team to foster a culture of continuous improvement and achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operational Excellence, CVE, and Plant Logistics to meet production targets and support new product launches.
• Lead site and department strategy development aligned with Supply Chain Strategy, spearheading site-based initiatives.
• Implement daily management systems and best practices to improve performance and maintain alignment with global KPIs.
• Develop a sustainable organizational structure and ensure effective implementation of the manufacturing model and industry best practices.

Globally operating consumer goods company|Direct Leadership roleProfile:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field, with over 10 years of relevant experience in a comparable environment.
• Fluency in English and German, enabling effective communication and leadership.

Work Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience in manufacturing within similar industries, including exposure to GMP.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence (OpEx), and TPM principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and achieve budgets that support business objectives.
• Skilled in establishing annual plans and projects to achieve performance goals.
• Experience in hiring, training, and managing team members.
• Commitment to upholding quality and safety standards.
• Change management expertise.
• Effective collaboration with supporting functions such as WH, QA, HR, and Finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and industry-related software.

Our client, a globally operating consumer goods company with a production facility in the Zurich metropolitan area, is seeking an accomplished Plant Operations Lead. This role will focus on optimizing production processes to meet and exceed goals across safety, quality, customer service, cost, and productivity.This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a significant impact on a dynamic production environment. If you are passionate about operational excellence and ready to drive success in a global setting, we encourage you to apply.

Expected salary

Location

Schwytz

Job date

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:00:02 GMT

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