Gerlafingen
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Head of Production Steelworks
- 03 February 2026
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- Gerlafingen
Job summary
Join Stahl Gerlafingen AG, a leader in steel production. Be part of a top recycling operation in Switzerland!
Tasks
- Lead production and oversee the masonry/warehouse sector.
- Ensure production meets cost, quality, environmental, and safety standards.
- Develop optimized processes in production, logistics, and refractory management.
Skills
- Degree in metallurgy, materials science, or related fields required.
- Several years of experience in the steel industry.
- Leadership experience and knowledge of modern steel production methods.
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About the job
HEAD OF PRODUCTION STEELWORKS (m/f/d)
Stahl Gerlafingen AG is an important company within the AFV BELTRAME GROUP, which is the European market leader in the production of reinforcing steel.
About 450 employees produce reinforcing steel from scrap steel in Gerlafingen. Stahl Gerlafingen AG is the largest recycling company in Switzerland. The sales markets for the products are in Switzerland and the European Union.
General Information
Location
Stahl Gerlafingen AG |
Switzerland
Type of Contract
Permanent position in day operation
Tasks/Responsibilities
What awaits you:
- Leading the entire production and the masonry/magazine area
- Ensuring the required production while complying with cost, quality, environmental and safety requirements
- Developing optimized processes in production, logistics and refractory management
- Personnel planning, selection, onboarding, development, leadership and release
- Analysis and control of production key figures regarding productivity, consumption and costs
- Analysis, planning and implementation of improvement actions in all areas
Skills
What you bring:
- Completed studies in iron metallurgy, metallurgy or materials science
- Several years of professional experience in the steel industry
- Leadership experience
- Knowledge and ongoing updating of modern steel production methods in the electric arc furnace
- Good knowledge of MS Office, knowledge of SAP/FI CO is an advantage
- Good English skills, Italian is an advantage
We offer:
- Challenging and versatile tasks in an international environment
- Interesting and varied activity in a team of specialists
- Unique working environment in Switzerland
- Above-average social benefits