Manager Operations (m/f/d)

About the job

Do you enjoy working close to operations and keeping an overview even in complex processes? Do you recognize where processes could run better and implement improvements pragmatically?

As a Manager Operations, you take on a central role at the Aarwangen site between operations, logistics, administration, and site management. You analyze production processes, coordinate daily business, and bring structure to processes that should function efficiently and sustainably. You work in an environment where recycling and responsible resource management are part of daily business and apply your experience where it makes a concrete impact.

If you want to take responsibility and actively drive processes forward, we look forward to your application.

• Operational development of the site as well as introducing new impulses into processes, structures, and workflows
• Analysis and optimization of production processes regarding efficiency, quality, and sustainability
• Planning and coordination of production processes to ensure smooth operations
• Close collaboration with site management, operations, logistics, administration, and purchasing
• Taking responsibility in cross-departmental projects within the group
• Support in deputizing central functions (e.g., site management, purchasing, administration)
• Participation in the budgeting process and investment planning
• Ensuring and further developing occupational safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Accompanying internal and external audits as well as coordination with authorities
• Supporting SIBE and hazardous materials coordination in organizational and operational matters

• Technical basic training with further education as a process specialist or equivalent
• Several years of experience in production, ideally in a leadership role
• Solid knowledge in occupational safety, production planning, scheduling, and logistics
• Experience handling hazardous substances and metals
• Good IT user skills
• Structured and analytical working style with an eye for connections
• Strong implementation skills and pragmatic approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with different stakeholders
• Willingness to take responsibility and actively drive topics forward

• With your job, you make an active contribution to environmental protection and resource conservation
• Lots of freedom, independence, and responsibility in your tasks
• Stability and a secure workplace
• Flat hierarchies and uncomplicated decision-making processes
• Family-like corporate culture: You are not just a number with us
• At least 25 days of vacation / 30 days from the 11th year of service or from age 50
• Thommen Academy (internal training and development opportunities for our employees)
• Good social benefits (above-average continued salary payment in case of accident and illness, pension fund without loss risk)

The Thommen Group is one of the leading European recycling companies with roots in Switzerland. With our three strong brands Thommen, Metallum, and Immark, we offer complete recycling solutions for industry, trade, and municipalities. With over 30 locations in five countries, the Thommen Group is globally networked and an important link in the economic cycle. As a producer of high-quality recycled raw materials, we create and conserve resources.

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