Production and Operations

We are a fast-growing startup at an exciting stage, moving from research and development into launching our first product on the market. As part of this transition, we are building up our production capabilities and supply chain operations—and we are looking for a hands-on, proactive individual who is eager to take full ownership This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys building processes and teams from the ground up, and is passionate about delivering high-quality products reliably and efficiently. You’ll be working closely with engineering, quality, and leadership to ensure our production runs smoothly and our customers receive their products on time. Tasks Production & Capacity Planning : Oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule compliance. Translate production plans into shift schedules, conduct capacity planning and bottleneck analysis aligned with business growth. Process Development : Ensure that fabrication processes, work instructions and SOPs fulfil production standards, together with the responsible engineering teams. Production KPIs & Continuous Improvement : Define and monitor production KPIs such as OEE, yield, scrap, and delivery performance. Initiate and implement improvements in collaboration with engineering teams and external suppliers. Production Operations: Build up and support leading a multidisciplinary team of operators and technicians, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure production staff are trained in processes, equipment, and safety protocols, and verify compliance. Inventory & Logistics : Define and manage (physically and logically) inventories, intralogistics, and warehouse operations at our production facilities in Stäfa. Coordinate shipping to / from external fabrication partners and customers. Supply Chain: Develop and implement strategies for a resilient and cost-effective supply chain. Contribute to the assessment, selection, and onboarding of suppliers and external manufacturing partners. Compliance: Implement requirements in production and supply chain to ensure compliance with relevant standards and enable certification of the production according to customer specifications. ERP / MES: Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of production and inventory data in ERP / MES. Requirements Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or a related field. 5+ years of experience in production, supply chain, and logistics operations in a high-tech electronics / optics / semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with ERP / MES systems, production planning and production KPI monitoring. Experience applying improvement methods such as lean manufacturing, visual management, 5S, and flexible workforce planning in production. Experience in optimizing supply chain, and in managing partnerships with suppliers and manufacturing partners. Good communication skills in both English and German. Effective communicator across multicultural and cross-functional teams. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Benefits At Lumiphase, you'll be part of a fast-growing and dynamic work environment where you can really make an impact. Our team is filled with top-notch technical experts who are always eager to share their knowledge and learn together. We have a diverse group of people from all over the world, making for a truly inclusive and open-minded team. We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work and enable a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance: ZVV (Zürich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax 2 extra weeks of parental leave Free yoga classes on-site Flexible hours and the option to work remotely On-site fitness room, canteen, top-quality coffee… Loads of fun team events, both in and out of the office Recruitment Process Our recruitment process typically consists of three stages: A short phone interview to discuss your general career motivations and present our company and this role. A 1-1.5 hour interview with 1…2 members of the hiring team to deep dive into the core skills requirements. An on-site visit to meet many members of the team you’d be working with. This often includes lunch and gives you a strong sense of our company culture. Data traffic is exploding At Lumiphase, we are on a mission to create the fastest and most energy-efficient communication chip the world has ever seen – to enable global IT infrastructure to handle this massive increase in data. Our technology is built on innovative materials with incredible optical properties. The chips we build enable faster networks that consume less energy and will allow everyone to be better connected in the future. We are a young and dynamic deep-tech startup, based in Zurich, Switzerland. Lumiphase was founded in 2020, after nearly 10 years of research within IBM. We are building a passionate team full of complementary areas of expertise, all dedicated to make this new generation of communication chips a reality on the market. We are growing rapidly, and we provide an agile environment for working at the forefront of cutting-edge technology to build products that will have a strong impact on our society. Check out our open positions, and apply