Production Manager – GIS Unit 80 - 100% (m/f/d)
Hitachi Energy AG
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:24 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join Hitachi Energy as a Production Manager in Oerlikon! Exciting opportunity in a dynamic work environment.
Tasks
- Lead and develop the GIS Compact Line with a focus on HSE.
- Motivate and guide a production team of over 45 employees.
- Optimize production processes using Lean principles continuously.
Skills
- Technical degree in engineering or a related field required.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and production planning.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English essential.
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About the Position
Welcome to Hitachi Energy! As Production Manager for our GIS unit, you take on the operational and strategic responsibility for a specific production line at the Oerlikon site. You lead a dedicated team and ensure that our production goals regarding quality, cost, and punctuality are met.
What You Can Achieve
Management and further development of the GIS Compact Line production line with a focus on HSE, quality, efficiency, and punctuality
Leadership, motivation, and development of the production team consisting of >45 employees
Ensuring and continuously optimizing production processes using Lean principles
Active participation in investment projects and layout optimizations
Responsibility for occupational safety, quality, and continuous improvement in the area
Monitoring of production-relevant KPIs
Close collaboration with planning, engineering, supply chain, quality
Promotion of a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Cost center responsibility
As a leader, you are responsible for compliance with all relevant external and internal regulations, processes, and guidelines
What You Bring
Completed technical studies (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering) or comparable education
Several years of leadership experience in an industrial production environment
Solid knowledge in lean manufacturing and production planning
Experience in high voltage technology or GIS is an advantage
Strong communication skills, assertiveness, and team orientation
Very good German skills and good English skills
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