Head of Manufacturing and Operations

vor 3 Wochen


Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Straumann Group Vollzeit

Job Description:

The Straumann Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Manufacturing and Operations to lead its Villeret production site. As a key member of the company's leadership team, this individual will be responsible for overseeing all production departments, including CNC production and finishing departments, to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Customer Focus: Collaborate with business units and commercial teams to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Transformation for Growth: Lead transformative changes in manufacturing processes and operations to support the Straumann Group's growth trajectory.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with EHS, Quality, and Business Ethics standards.
  • ESG Commitment: Drive actions to support Straumann's Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure reliable and compliant daily execution of manufacturing and supply chain operations.
  • Process Improvement: Work with Global Process and Technology teams to standardize equipment and drive process innovation.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a Masterplan for manufacturing departments, including designing workflow and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Innovation Support: Collaborate with business units to deliver product innovations on time and develop new product offerings.
  • Digital Transformation: Develop and execute a digital transformation roadmap for manufacturing departments.
  • Talent Development: Foster talent and capability growth within manufacturing departments and lead the Lean and Culture journey.
  • Strategic Training Plan: Ensure a strategic training plan in close collaboration with a future training center to develop an agile approach.
  • Leadership Development: Inspire and develop strong leaders within manufacturing departments.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in science, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of experience in related fields.
  • Proven experience managing global transformations with a strong focus on digital flow and customer satisfaction.
  • Deep business acumen and understanding of manufacturing and operations constraints.
  • Proven experience with Lean methodologies and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Strong experience with regulated environments.
  • Fluency in French and English; additional languages are advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

  • Inspiring Leader: Capable of engaging teams beyond their immediate organization.
  • Customer-Centric: Strong commitment to serving customer needs.
  • Collaborative: Excellent listening skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Impact-Focused: Pragmatic and results-driven.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Always focused on innovating to meet customer needs.
  • Problem Solver: Effective leader in resolving issues and challenges.
  • Lifelong Learner: Curious and eager to learn from others.
  • Challenging and Supportive: Willing to challenge oneself and others constructively.
  • Value-Driven: Respects and upholds the core values of the organization.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that Straumann's manufacturing departments operate efficiently, innovatively, and in alignment with global standards and customer expectations. The Head of Manufacturing and Operations at Villeret will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Straumann's products through strategic leadership and operational excellence, overseeing the entire production process from CNC machining to final packaging, driving transformative changes to support the Straumann Group's significant growth, and implementing a strategic training plan to develop an agile and expert workforce.

The Straumann Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.



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