Herisau
Team Leader Column Production Synthesis (m/f/d) 100%
- 05 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Metrohm AG is a leading company in instrumental chemical analysis. Our more than 3,000 employees worldwide develop, produce, sell and maintain highly precise measuring instruments for chemical analyses in laboratories and industrial manufacturing processes. We are present in over 100 countries with our own subsidiaries or exclusive representatives.
In this key position, you will take responsibility for leading a production team and ensure a safe, efficient and quality-oriented production process. You will actively contribute to the continuous development of our processes and make an important contribution to our company’s success.
Team Leader Column Production Synthesis (m/f/d) 100%
Your tasks- Technical and disciplinary leadership of currently 5 employees in the production area of synthetic polymer chemistry with partly automated systems
- Ensuring a safe, trouble-free and efficient production operation
- Planning, controlling and monitoring production orders
- Responsibility for compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards
- Analysis and rectification of process disruptions as well as initiation of appropriate measures
- Promotion and further development of employees
- Participation in and leadership of optimisation and improvement projects, optimisation of processes for a growing product portfolio and increasing sales figures
- Monitoring relevant production key figures and deriving improvement measures
- Close cooperation with the departments of development, design transfer and quality control
Your profile
- Completed studies at least Master’s degree in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering or comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in chemical production in a leadership role
- Good knowledge in the areas of occupational safety, process safety and quality management
- Knowledge of automation of PLS-controlled processes
- High resilience and pronounced sense of responsibility
- Good organisational and planning skills including use of ERP systems for production planning and control
- Experience in lean management and continuous improvement desirable
- Structured, independent and solution-oriented working style
- German language skills level C1
We offer
- A responsible leadership role with great scope for design
- A modern and innovative production environment
- Attractive employment conditions and social benefits
- Individual training and development opportunities
- A committed team with an open corporate culture
- Secure workplace in a successful company
Note
Applications from personnel service providers cannot be considered for filling this position.
Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application.
If you have any questions about this position, Mr Beat Sonderegger, HR Business Partner, Tel. +41 71 353 51 71, will be happy to assist you.