Head of Production & Logistics 80-100%

About the job

Shape, lead, move – your opportunity as

Head of Production & Logistics 80-100%

Root (LU)

You can look forward to the following environment:

A modern, industrial production environment with high automation, clear processes, and plenty of room for creativity. You work with committed leaders and teams and are responsible for the entire production flow, from the delivery of raw materials to the shipment of finished furniture. At the same time, you have the opportunity to actively further develop collaboration and culture.

Your role

As Head of Production & Logistics, you create an environment where teams take responsibility and employees act with commitment. With clarity, courage, and decisiveness, you act as a sparring partner on equal footing for your management team. You think entrepreneurially, act pragmatically and solution-oriented, and are close to the employees with a hands-on mentality. A positive error culture, reliability, and open communication are central leadership principles for you.

Tasks awaiting you

• You take over the operational overall management of production & logistics and ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality production of our kitchen furniture.
• As a leader, you are responsible for the entire area with around 180 employees and lead it honestly, respectfully, and appreciatively in line with our cultural values.
• You lead the management team of 6 department heads and develop viable, practical solutions together with them.
• You represent production & logistics in the extended executive management and coordinate collaboration with all relevant interfaces.
• You plan, organize, and monitor production processes and continuously develop them together with your team.
• You actively participate in cross-departmental projects and drive improvements forward.
• For the further development of production, you work closely with the head of production development.
• Even in challenging situations, you create transparency, clarity & orientation.

The background you bring

• You have 5-10 years of proven leadership experience in industrial production, ideally in shift operations.
• You have a technical education at HF / FH level (Technician HF, Production Manager, Engineer FH or comparable).
• Further training in Lean Management or Six Sigma is an advantage.
• Highly automated wood/furniture or comparable manufacturing systems are not foreign to you.
• You have an understanding of mechatronic systems, CNC technology, and robotics.
• You can apply your experience in budget, time, and resource management in a targeted manner.

Veriset as an employer

People from around 25 nations work at Veriset. They all share one goal: to develop, plan, produce, and assemble the best kitchens for Swiss households. As a family-owned company with over 350 employees, we place great value on a family-like interaction with each other. With flexible working time models, home office, and numerous other benefits, we belong to the above-average rated employers in the industry.