Shift Supervisor 80 - 100% (m/f/d)

About the Position 

In this responsible and dynamic role, you are in charge of production during a shift at MICAFIL in Altstetten (ZH) and ensure that we continue to strengthen our competitiveness and develop our Swiss branch to meet global market growth. Through your clear communication and open personality, you continuously develop the teams and processes. With strategic foresight and technical know-how, you support the heads of the production teams and develop sustainable solutions that take quality, efficiency, and competitiveness to the next level. If you have a passion for process optimization, we offer you the opportunity to significantly shape the future of our location. 

What You Can Achieve 

• Responsible for a shift team in a production environment, including resource management and team development in a 3-shift operation model (direct leadership, 10-15 FTE) 

• Ensuring continuous and high production performance in close coordination with factory planners and the production manager 

• Responsibility within the shift for safety, quality, and productivity  

• Documentation of shift performance and handover to subsequent shifts 

• Support in onboarding new employees into the production process 

• Identification and integration of new technologies and proven methods to jointly advance the continuous improvement process (CIP) with our Process Engineering team  

• Minimizing scrap 

• Improving optimal work and maintenance instructions to ensure 24/7 operation 

• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for success measurement and feedback to the production manager 

What You Bring 

• Technical education and further training (TS / HF) in technology, leadership, or a comparable field 

• Several years of professional experience in production, ideally in shift work 

• Solid knowledge in Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other process optimization methods 

• Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making approach 

• Excellent skills in time management, communication, and organization as well as the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines 

• Fluent in German, English is an advantage 

More About Us   

• Secure workplace in a future-oriented company

• Varied tasks with personal responsibility

• A collegial team with short decision-making paths

• Attractive employment conditions and development opportunities