Betriebsleiter Produktion / Werkleiter (m/w/d)

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This job ad was AI-translated from German. See original Job summary Show Join a leading industrial company in Zurich as Production Manager. This role offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities. Tasks Oversee production planning and ensure timely manufacturing. Lead and develop a team of 40 employees, including supervisors. Ensure quality, productivity, and workplace safety standards. Skills Technical education with further training in engineering or production. Strong understanding of production processes and optimization. Digital affinity and interest in automation and digital projects. About the job For our valued client, a successful industrial company in the Zurich metropolitan area, we are seeking a strong leader with an entrepreneurial mindset as Production Manager / Plant Manager. In this key role, you will take responsibility for a production site with around 40 employees and actively shape the further development of processes, organisation, and corporate culture. Your Responsibilities Overall responsibility for production planning and on-time manufacturing Leadership, development, and deployment planning of around 40 employees, including 4-5 foremen Ensuring quality, productivity, and occupational safety Project management for the design and implementation of a new site near the current plant Responsibility for maintenance, servicing, and availability of the machinery Continuous optimisation of processes, workflows, and resource utilisation Co-design of digitalisation and optimisation projects Promotion of a high-performance and customer-oriented team culture Responsibility for the in-house production control (WPK) according to EN 1090-1 Close collaboration with engineering, sales, production planning, and management Your Profile Technical basic training with further education at HF/FH level in mechanical engineering, production, or industrial engineering Several years of leadership and production experience in an industrial environment Experience in the metalworking industry, mechanical engineering, or a comparable sector Very good understanding of production processes and their optimisation Digital affinity and enthusiasm for automation and digitalisation projects Knowledge of quality management, ideally in the EN 1090 environment Fluent German, French skills are an advantage Your Personality Entrepreneurial thinking and acting Clear, reliable, and assertive leadership Quality-conscious, dependable, and responsible Team-oriented, inclusive, and practical Hands-on mentality combined with foresight Solution-oriented and decisive What Awaits You A responsible leadership role with great scope for design Direct collaboration with management Modern production environment with a clear future strategy Short decision-making paths and visible impact of your work Attractive employment conditions and long-term prospects Do you feel addressed? Then Walter Flessati (Tel: +41 44 943 10 01) looks forward to receiving your application via the «Apply Now» button.