Lean and Business Process Manager
- 06 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy industry and belongs to the Migros Group (Migros Industry). As an expert in the production and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, maturation and processing of cheese and the manufacture of plant-based products, Elsa Group unites several interconnected collaborating sites.
Important notes: Other workplaces: Seewen (SZ), Wittenbach (SG), Urnäsch (AR) and Disentis (GR) - (MOBO locations)
What you will achieve
- Further development and implementation of the Lean strategy at the MOBO locations
- Initiation and support of improvement projects in production and logistics
- Promotion of a culture of continuous improvement at all organisational levels
- Moderation of the target cascade process as well as follow-up of improvement measures and key figures
- Development and introduction of methods for problem solving and performance enhancement
- Support of managers in the application of Lean methods and shopfloor management
- Training and empowerment of employees and managers in the field of Lean management
- Responsibility for the further development and optimisation of business processes
- Professional and personnel management of the MOBO process experts
- Leadership of the key-user organisation and support of SAP users
- Ensuring sustainable use and further development of SAP S/4HANA
What you bring
- Education: Completed studies (Uni/ETH, FH, HF)
- Field: in food sciences, business administration, industrial engineering or comparable education
- Professional experience: Several years of experience in the food industry or a manufacturing environment
- Experience in leading Lean, process or optimisation projects
- Sound knowledge of Lean management methods and tools
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, preferably in production and logistics
- Knowledge in data analysis and reporting tools advantageous (Power BI, Excel, Minitab or similar)
- Entrepreneurial and analytical thinking, high initiative and strong implementation skills
- Strong team player and high social competence
- Enthusiasm for change and continuous improvement
- Ability to network people, motivate and jointly develop sustainable solutions
- German (B2)
- French (A2)
- English (ADVANTAGEOUS)
What we offer you
- Insurances: Discounts on private insurances
- Social benefits: Progressive employment conditions with excellent social benefits
- Cumulus points: Additional Cumulus points
- Health insurances: Attractive daily sickness and accident insurance
- Employee offers: Discounts on fitness subscriptions, events and holiday promotions
- Holidays: 5 weeks holiday
- Migros Club School: Contributions towards the costs of courses and classes at the Migros Club School
- Working atmosphere: Independent work in a beautiful location in a well-organised company with modern production facilities and a well-coordinated, young team
- Responsibility & freedom: Connection to the Mitte Ost team with support in the area of QS / technology
Only online applications via the application portal will be considered.
Contact
Mr Damien Michel
Recruitment Specialist / HR Business Partner
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