Head of Operations (m/f/d) 100%

Faster to market – with sheet metal solutions from Ringele. We uphold this philosophy with solid competencies – your competencies!

Leading production. Inspiring people. Shaping the future.

Ringele AG develops and manufactures sophisticated sheet metal and metal solutions for leading customers in medical technology, semiconductor industry, rail vehicle construction, and defence technology. Our depth of manufacturing allows us to respond flexibly to customer needs and keep the "Time to Market" as short as possible. Lean Production and Lean Office are implemented consistently and thoroughly. For the next phase of our growth, investment, and digitalisation strategy, we are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial-minded leader as

You will take overall responsibility for our production with the five competence centres Laser & Robotics, Forming, Industrial Systems, MedTech and Surface Finishing as well as Incoming and Shipping.

In doing so, you will shape far more than the operational day-to-day business; your tasks include:

· Taking responsibility for production regarding safety, quality, capacity, on-time delivery, productivity, and costs.

· Optimising production, further developing cost and manufacturing cost transparency as a basis for sound investment and production decisions.

· Leading and developing your department heads to create efficient and self-responsible teams.

· Consistent further development of our Lean and Shopfloor Management with SQDIP+PI, OEE, KVP/Kaizen and clear KPI control.

· Increasing efficiency, degree of automation, and plant performance.

· Planning, prioritising, and implementing strategic CAPEX and automation investments.

· Ensuring high quality and compliance standards, including in the context of ISO 13485 and DIN EN 15085.

· Actively shaping the ERP/MES integration and digitalisation roadmap.

· Building scalable production structures to support further company growth and internationalisation.

· Active participation in the extended management team and contributing the production perspective to strategic decisions.

You are an experienced leader from an industrial production environment, combining technical competence with entrepreneurial thinking and strong implementation skills.

Ideally, you bring:

· 10 years of leadership experience at the level of production, manufacturing, department, or plant management with responsibility for multiple areas and management levels.

· Technical training in the metal/sheet metal sector with advanced training at HF/FH level or a comparable qualification and experience.

· Solid experience in metal/sheet metal processing or a comparable industrial manufacturing environment.

· Practical experience with Lean Production, Shopfloor Management, KVP/Kaizen, 5S, OEE, and value stream orientation.

· Experience with machinery, plant, and automation investments as well as CAPEX projects.

· Strong understanding of occupational safety, quality, and process stability.

· Experience or strong affinity with ERP/MES and the digitalisation of production processes.

· Very good German and English skills.

· Experience in regulated industries such as medical technology, rail, semiconductor, defence technology, or aerospace, as well as in a growth- or transformation-oriented environment, is an advantage.

Your personality makes the difference

We are not looking for a mere administrator but a leader who wants to make a difference. We seek an entrepreneurial person who takes responsibility and drives change effectively.

A key role with plenty of scope for design in a company with a clear growth strategy until 2032.

• A multi-year investment programme in state-of-the-art machines and automation.

• A unique market position with the most demanding, highly regulated customers – mostly world market leaders.

• Promotion of your leadership development, including through CAS programmes and the Ringele Academy.

• An environment that actively promotes and values personal responsibility, a can-do mentality, and further development.

• An attractive, market-appropriate remuneration package with a performance-related component.

If you identify with these tasks, Martin Niedermann from the commissioned personnel agency Oprandi & Partner looks forward to your application.Please send your complete documents preferably by e-mail and with a photo. For further information, Mr Niedermann will be happy to assist you.

oprandi & partner ag, personnel recruitment, KONNEX Building - Brown Boveri Strasse 7, 5400 Baden

Phone +41 76 517 50 00, niedermann@oprandi.ch, www.oprandi.ch

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