Head of Operations Elements and Minirail (all)

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Head of Operations Elements and Minirail (all)

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We are SCHNEEBERGER®!

True to our motto: "Essentials for the best" we are globally leading in linear technology.

Our linear guides, measuring systems, racks, linear tables, and positioning systems are extremely important components of machines and systems used to manufacture mobile phones, computers, screens, solar systems, and medical devices. Shape the future of our international operations organisation. In this key position, you take overall responsibility for the operations and value stream organisations of the Elements and Minirail business units. Together with your leadership teams, you will consistently develop our operations strategy and ensure sustainable top performance in safety, quality, delivery performance, costs, and productivity. In doing so, you will not only advance processes and technologies but especially also leaders and the organisation. You create clear responsibilities, promote entrepreneurial action, and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

Your area of responsibility

• Strategic and operational overall responsibility for operations of the Elements and Minirail business units with approx. 150 employees
• Leadership and further development of the operations leadership teams as well as building a powerful, self-responsible leadership organisation
• Ensuring and continuously improving occupational safety, quality, delivery performance, costs, and productivity
• Development and implementation of a long-term operations, investment, technology, and automation strategy
• Ensuring demand-oriented capacity and resource planning in close coordination with S&OP
• Further development of value streams according to the principles of Operational Excellence and LEAN
• Responsibility for operations budget, investment planning, and effective KPI and performance management
• Establishment of clear responsibilities, decision-making processes, and sustainable problem-solving mechanisms

Your profile

• Technical education (FH/university), ideally with business management training
• Several years of leadership experience in manufacturing industry and proven success in developing leaders and organisations
• Sound knowledge in Operational Excellence, LEAN management, and S&OP
• Negotiation skills in German and English
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe as well as to Asia and the USA
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinker with strong implementation skills
• Pragmatic leader with high social and coaching competence
• Analytical, structured, and decisive approach
• Communicative, resilient, and solution-oriented personality

Your perspective

SCHNEEBERGER®! For 100 years an innovative market leader, the future is tradition with us. Globally successful, with sister companies in Europe, Asia, and the USA, we know what makes us strong and successful:
Our competent and committed employees who deliver top performance for our customers every day with solid knowledge, great know-how, precision, and enthusiasm. Many can work to millimetre accuracy; we operate in the nanometre range.

Do you recognise yourself in our job advertisement? Then be sure to apply via our online application form.
We are very excited to meet you.

Our benefits

Culture & Values Our corporate culture is characterised by team spirit, openness, and mutual respect. We promote a working atmosphere in which everyone can contribute and develop. In personal or professional challenges, an external, confidential social counselling service supports our employees – free of charge and uncomplicated.
Working hours & Flexibility With a 40-hour week and the annual working time model, we offer flexibility and personal responsibility in organising working hours. Part-time models and – where the function allows – home office options support a balanced work-life balance.
Attractive employment conditions We offer fair and industry-standard salaries, our own pension fund with attractive saving options, as well as coverage of daily sickness and non-occupational accident premiums. In case of illness, accident, or non-occupational accident, a salary continuation of 90% is guaranteed. Modern infrastructure, free parking spaces, and drinking water for all additionally ensure a pleasant, contemporary working environment.
Training & Development The professional and personal development of our employees is close to our hearts. With internal training, external further education, and targeted support, we help to fully exploit potential and discover new perspectives.
Safety & Reliability As a member of the Swissmem collective labour agreement, our employees benefit from clearly regulated working conditions, fair wages, attractive social benefits, and 25 to 30 days of holiday – depending on age. This partnership stands for stability, trust, and reliability in a modern working environment.
Employee events & Discounts Community and appreciation are actively lived with us. We nurture our team spirit at events such as Snow Day, summer party, anniversary aperitif, internal department excursions, and the 15er Club for employees with 15 or more years of service. Additionally, our employees benefit from attractive discounts with partners in leisure and shopping.

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