Plant Manager

**Location**: Canton Vaud
**Department**: Operations / Manufacturing
**Reports To**: Director of Operations / VP of Manufacturing
**Employment Type**: Full-time
**Schedule**: Monday-Friday, with flexibility for plant operations

**Company Description**

**Position Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics.
- Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with company goals for productivity and profitability.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Manage budgets, production schedules, and resource allocation to meet customer and business demands.
- Analyze performance data and implement corrective actions to optimize plant efficiency.
- Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and mínimal downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality departments to drive operational excellence.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance; promote professional growth within the plant team.
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Strong knowledge of production management, maintenance systems, and process improvement methodologies.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and achieve performance targets.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in ERP systems, production scheduling, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Applicants must hold a valid permit to work in Switzerland.
- If you’ve read this far, add the word “spark” somewhere in your CV.

**Preferred Skills**
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience in continuous improvement.
- Experience with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

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**To Apply**:
**Job Type**: 100%

Application Question(s):

- Do you currently hold a valid permit to work in Switzerland?
- Do you have a professional working level of French?
- Do you have more than 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment?
- Do you have experience working in a hardware or industrial setting (e.g. mechanical, electrical, or energy systems)?

Work Location: In person