Operations Manager (m/f/d)

You want to take responsibility, but step by step?
Then you are exactly right with us! For our location in Waltenschwil, we are looking for a committed personality who wants to develop into the role of site management.

• Support in managing production, processing, and logistics processes
• Optimization of operational workflows and resource utilization
• Support in personnel deployment planning and assistance to team management
• Participation in purchasing and sales as well as maintaining customer and supplier relationships
• Support in reporting, budget planning, and controlling
• Implementation of quality, environmental, and safety guidelines
• Involvement in strategic projects and further development of the site

• Completed vocational training or studies in a relevant field, e.g.: Business Administration / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Industrial Production / Engineering
• Further training in leadership, process management, or quality management is an advantage
• Professional experience in a production or logistics-related environment, ideally in the recycling industry
• Knowledge in managing operational processes and/or handling key figures
• First leadership experience or interest in developing into a leadership role
• Interest in sustainability, quality, and safety in the company
• Organizational talent and a good sense for processes and people
• Strong communication skills and team orientation
• Willingness to continue education and take on increasing responsibility
• Very good German and good English skills

• With your job, you actively contribute 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: With us, you are not just a number
• At least 25 days of vacation / 30 days from the 11th year of service or from the age of 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 25 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.

Svenja Becker answers your questions about the application process.