Head of Manufacturing, Villeret
vor 1 Woche
The Head of Manufacturing at the Villeret Straumann production site is responsible for overseeing all production departments. As a first step she/he will take charge of the finishing department (350 talents), including surface treatment, assembly operations, visual inspections, and packaging, with a flow-oriented approach. This first stage will allow her/him to become familiar with the site. After some time, her/his scope will be expanded to include CNC production (450 talents). This role ensures that operations are executed in a customer-focused, efficient, and compliant manner. The Head of Manufacturing drives continuous improvement initiatives impacting more than 800 talents, including end-to-end manufacturing processes, on a site that operates partially 24/7. This role collaborates on lean and digital transformations and supports product and process innovations across these departments. A critical aspect of this role is driving transformative changes to support the significant growth trajectory of the Straumann Group.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Focus: Strengthen collaboration with the relevant business units and commercial teams to meet and exceed customer expectations. Transformation for Growth: Lead transformative changes in manufacturing processes and operations to align with and support the substantial growth of the Straumann Group. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Quality, and Business Ethics standards in partnership with relevant business units. ESG Commitment: Drive actions to support Straumann’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments within the manufacturing departments. Operational Excellence: Ensure reliable and compliant daily execution of manufacturing and supply chain operations across all departments, with an end-to-end approach from CNC production to final packaging. Process Improvement: Work with Global Process and Technology teams to standardize equipment and drive process innovation across the manufacturing departments. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a Masterplan for the manufacturing departments, including designing the workflow, planning investments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Innovation Support: Collaborate with the relevant business units to deliver product innovations on time and develop new product offerings. Digital Transformation: Develop and execute a digital transformation roadmap for the manufacturing departments in collaboration with the Operations IT Business partner and other stakeholders. Talent Development: Foster talent and capability growth within the 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 by creating a training plan for experts who can rotate within the plant to address current needs. Leadership Development: Inspire and develop strong leaders within the manufacturing departments.Education and Experience
Master’s degree in science, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience demonstrating entrepreneurship and leadership in manufacturing. 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, and commercial operations. Proven experience with Lean methodologies and operational excellence initiatives. Strong experience with regulated environments. Strong experience with manufacturing operation systems (MES, ERP and EHS nd quality systems) Fluency in French and English; additional languages are advantageous. Extensive global experience working across various geographies and cultures is a plus.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 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Employment Type: Full Time
Alternative Locations: Switzerland : Bern || Switzerland : Basel || Switzerland : Villeret
Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%
Requisition ID: 12768
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (US applicants only)
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. Straumann Group will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, Straumann Group has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
Get notified for similar jobs
Sign up to receive job alerts
Success Successfully subscribed for similar jobs You have already subscribed for this job Failure Failed to subscribed for similar jobs
Success
Successfully subscribed for similar jobs
Failure
Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests.
profile icon ${profileData.firstName ? profileData.firstName.substring(0,1) : ''} ${profileData.firstName.substring(0,1)}
Hi ${profileData.firstName ? profileData.firstName : 'User'}, you've got a
${widgetBundle[fit.name] | pht : jobJobMatchsData[eachJob['jobSeqNo']][fit.name].data}
Match score for this job is unavailable at this moment
${socialProvider} Connected ${socialProvider} Connected
Find out how well you match this job
RESUME UPLOADED
In order to process your resume and provide job recommendations you must agree to our privacy policy and terms of service I have read and accept the and Save my resume and contact me for jobs that I may be a fit for Please accept terms of use and policy.
Choose your path
Either use your resume or tell us a little about yourselfor
or
Sign me up for company updates failure icon
Oops invalid format...
Oops...
Please upload one of the following file formats: pdf, docx, txt
Something went wrong.
Please try to upload your resume again
${widgetBundle['resumeUploadedMessage'] | pht:{"resumeName": profileData.resumeName}}
Sorry Something went wrong, please try again in a few minutes
But we noticed below information is missing from it.
Please complete the following:
We noticed below information is missing from it.
Please complete the following:
${widgetBundle['resumeUploadedMessage'] | pht:{"resumeName": profileData.resumeName}}
Sign in and keep your data for future visits
We never post anything without your permission success icon
Great
Your file is successfully uploaded Enjoy your personalized jobs reset icon By resetting personalizationyou will lose your personalized job recommendations
resume uploaded resume uploading Share This Opportunity
Profile recommendations
No recommendations found
Similar Jobs
No recommendations found
Jobseekers Also Viewed
No recommendations found
-
Head of Talent Development
vor 2 Wochen
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Straumann Group VollzeitThe Head of Talent Development for our Operations Business Unit will be responsible for driving the Grow (Talent Development), Culture and Talent agenda in the global Operations organization (approx. 2000 employees across 12+ manufacturing sites worldwide), in areas such as: Culture Journey, Employee engagement, Talent Review & Development, Leadership...
-
Head of Methods Industrialization
vor 1 Woche
Villeret, Schweiz Straumann Group VollzeitAs an Operational Excellence Leader (OpEx), you will play a key role in optimizing operational processes, implementing lean management, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement at our Villeret site. You will be responsible for identifying improvement opportunities, particularly in flow management, production time optimization, waste reduction, and...
-
Head of Methods Industrialization
vor 2 Wochen
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Straumann Group VollzeitAs an Operational Excellence Leader (OpEx), you will play a key role in optimizing operational processes, implementing lean management, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement at our Villeret site. You will be responsible for identifying improvement opportunities, particularly in flow management, production time optimization, waste reduction, and...
-
Villeret, Schweiz Straumann Group VollzeitJOB DESCRIPTION Opératrice / opérateur de production (visitage-ébavurage) Description de l'entreprise Dans le Groupe Straumann, nous développons, fabriquons et fournissons des implants dentaires, des gouttières transparentes, des instruments, des prothèses CADCAM et des biomatériaux destinés à la dentisterie esthétique, aux solutions de...
-
Villeret, Schweiz Straumann Group VollzeitJOB DESCRIPTION Opératrice / opérateur de production (visitage-ébavurage) Description de l'entreprise Dans le Groupe Straumann, nous développons, fabriquons et fournissons des implants dentaires, des gouttières transparentes, des instruments, des prothèses CADCAM et des biomatériaux destinés à la dentisterie esthétique, aux solutions de...
-
Talent Acquisition Assistant
vor 4 Wochen
Villeret, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitTalent Acquisition Assistant **#ChangeMakers** **Ready to make an impact?** We develop, manufacture and supply dental implants, clear aligners, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics and biomaterials for use in esthetic dentistry, tooth replacement and restoration solutions or to prevent tooth loss. We empower our employees to perform and make an impact, to...
-
Ingénieur qualité
vor 4 Wochen
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitQuality Engineer #ChangeMakersReady to make an impact? Straumann stands for premium Swiss quality, precision and innovation delivering confidence in dentistry, backed by the largest global scientific network. As the global leader in implantology, we deliver cutting-edge innovations that are regarded as industry benchmarks and disruptive technological...
-
Ingénieur qualité
vor 2 Monaten
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitQuality Engineer #ChangeMakersReady to make an impact? Straumann stands for premium Swiss quality, precision and innovation delivering confidence in dentistry, backed by the largest global scientific network. As the global leader in implantology, we deliver cutting-edge innovations that are regarded as industry benchmarks and disruptive technological...
-
Talent Acquisition Assistant
vor 2 Wochen
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitTalent Acquisition Assistant#ChangeMakersReady to make an impact?We develop, manufacture and supply dental implants, clear aligners, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics and biomaterials for use in esthetic dentistry, tooth replacement and restoration solutions or to prevent tooth loss.We empower our employees to perform and make an impact, to question the status...
-
Communication and Administration Coordinator
vor 4 Wochen
Villeret, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitCommunication and administration coordinator ChangeMakers Ready to make an impact? Straumann® stands for premium Swiss quality, precision and innovation delivering confidence in dentistry, backed by the largest global scientific network. As the global leader in implantology, we deliver cutting-edge innovations that are regarded as industry benchmarks and...
-
Communication and Administration Coordinator
Vor 3 Tagen
Villeret, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitCommunication and administration coordinator ChangeMakers Ready to make an impact? Straumann® stands for premium Swiss quality, precision and innovation delivering confidence in dentistry, backed by the largest global scientific network. As the global leader in implantology, we deliver cutting-edge innovations that are regarded as industry benchmarks and...
-
Ingénieur qualité
vor 2 Monaten
Villeret, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitQuality Engineer #ChangeMakersReady to make an impact? Straumann® stands for premium Swiss quality, precision and innovation delivering confidence in dentistry, backed by the largest global scientific network. As the global leader in implantology, we deliver cutting-edge innovations that are regarded as industry benchmarks and disruptive technological...
-
Ingénieur qualité
vor 4 Wochen
Villeret, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitQuality Engineer #ChangeMakersReady to make an impact? Straumann® stands for premium Swiss quality, precision and innovation delivering confidence in dentistry, backed by the largest global scientific network. As the global leader in implantology, we deliver cutting-edge innovations that are regarded as industry benchmarks and disruptive technological...
-
Communication and Administration Coordinator
vor 2 Wochen
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Straumann VollzeitCommunication and administration coordinatorChangeMakersReady to make an impact?Straumann stands for premium Swiss quality, precision and innovation delivering confidence in dentistry, backed by the largest global scientific network. As the global leader in implantology, we deliver cutting-edge innovations that are regarded as industry benchmarks and...
-
Horloger Haute Horlogerie
vor 2 Wochen
Villeret, Schweiz Montblanc VollzeitCode de référence: 100315**Horloger Haute Horlogerie**: - Villeret, BE, CH- PermanentFounded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship....
-
Angleur-décorateur
vor 4 Wochen
Villeret, Schweiz Montblanc VollzeitCode de référence: 100546**Angleur-Décorateur**: - Villeret, BE, CH- Fixed TermFounded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship. With...
-
Angleur-décorateur
vor 2 Monaten
Villeret, Schweiz Montblanc VollzeitCode de référence: 100546**Angleur-Décorateur**: - Villeret, BE, CH- Fixed TermFounded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship. With...
-
Angleur-décorateur
vor 2 Wochen
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Montblanc VollzeitCode de référence: 100546**Angleur-Décorateur**:- Villeret, BE, CH- Fixed TermFounded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship. With more...
-
Horloger Haute Horlogerie
vor 2 Wochen
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Montblanc VollzeitCode de référence: 100315**Horloger Haute Horlogerie**:- Villeret, BE, CH- PermanentFounded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship. With...
-
Horloger Haute Horlogerie
Vor 5 Tagen
Villeret, Bern, Schweiz Montblanc Suisse SA VollzeitPostuler »Code de référence: Horloger Haute HorlogerieVilleret, BE, CHPermanent Founded in 1906 as a manufacturer of writing instruments, MONTBLANC today creates exclusive products including watches, jewelry, writing instruments and leather goods which reflect our high demands with respect to culture, quality, design, tradition and craftsmanship. With...
