Head of Salt Production 100%
Schweizer Salinen AG
Pratteln
Key information
- Publication date:27 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Pratteln
Job summary
Join Swiss Salinen to shape the future of salt production! Support vital operations for Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Tasks
- Lead the entire salt production process effectively and sustainably.
- Ensure timely production while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Develop and optimize processes while managing resources.
Skills
- 5-10 years in production, ideally in salt manufacturing; leadership experience.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities are essential.
- Knowledge of quality management and process optimization required.
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Shape the future of salt production with us!
The Swiss Saltworks ensure the salt supply for Switzerland on behalf of the cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein. In doing so, the Swiss Saltworks not only fulfill their supply mandate but also guarantee – especially in harsh winters – flawless mobility for the entire population. If you want to support the Swiss Saltworks in this important task with your know-how and skills, apply now as Head of Salt Production. Your role: You take responsibility for managing the entire salt production (raw brine tanks, brine cleaning, evaporation process, storage) in Schweizerhalle and contribute decisively to quality, efficiency, and sustainability with your expertise. You combine technical understanding with leadership strength and enjoy optimizing processes and developing your team.What you can achieve with us
- Technical and organizational management of the entire salt production (raw brine tanks, brine cleaning, evaporation process, storage)
- Ensuring timely production while considering quality, costs, safety, environment, and energy efficiency
- Leadership, training, and development of the production team
- Optimization of production processes using Operational Excellence
- Implementation and control of quality standards (ISO, HACCP, GMP)
- Resource management including budget responsibility and material usage
- Collaboration with adjacent areas such as final production, logistics, maintenance, engineering, and quality
- Conducting HSE rounds and implementing safety and environmental measures
- SAP contact person for the salt production area
Your qualities as a leader and person
- Completed master craftsman training or higher professional education in food, pharma, chemistry, or technology
- 5–10 years of professional experience in production, ideally in salt production
- Leadership experience in a production environment
- Knowledge in quality management and process optimization (ISO 9001, HACCP, OpEx)
- Green Belt Six Sigma or OpEx training is an advantage
- IT skills (MS Office, SAP S4 Hana)
- Fluent in German, additional languages are an advantage
- Strong leadership skills, problem-solving competence, and sense of responsibility
What we offer you
- A responsible leadership position with scope for design
- A collegial working environment and flat hierarchies
- A motivating work environment.
- A corporate culture that promotes and inspires.
- Sports offers within the company and other attractive benefits.
- Attractive employment conditions with a top pension fund.
You are an important link in the team with us. Short decision-making paths and proximity to all management levels make this role an exciting challenge. Don’t miss the chance to get to know us! We look forward not only to your resume but to you as a personality and person!
Salt has many facets. Learn more now!
The "white gold" is indispensable in our lives. It spices our food, de-ices roads in winter, and is found in many everyday products such as glass, detergents, or medicines. Discover all facets of our salt produced in Switzerland at www.salinen.ch.
