Production Operations Manager — Sulzer
- Location
- Winterthur
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
SUMMARY: Responsible for managing all activities relating to TAS (replacement) manufacturing including QESH performance, production KPI’s and financial performance.
- Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
- Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
- SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Select, assign, and train subordinate personnel
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related discipline or 5 years of related managing experiences
- 10+ years of related production experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing management ISO/LEAN certifications/training a plus
Main responsibilities
- SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Select, assign, and train subordinate personnel
- Develop personal objectives and monitor related performance Imitate associated HR actions as needed
Key requirements
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related discipline or 5 years of related managing experiences
- 10+ years of related production experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing management ISO/LEAN certifications/training a plus
- Experience at a company producing tower internals (trays/packing/etc.) a plus Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Ability to work in and manage fast paced environment with several projects executing simultaneously
- Technical skill and proficiency in production operations, especially related to the management of manufacturing
- Usage of ERP system relating to manufacturing, SAP preferred.
- Oracle, MS Dynamics, EPICOR would be acceptable
- Written and verbal communication skills, as required in working and interacting effectively with all levels of personnel
- Analytical and problem-solving skill, as required in developing and implementing production methods and associated procedures in manufacturing operations
- Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings
Application process
- Computer skills, as required in working with word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and understanding metal fabrication operations
- TRAVEL: This position may require business travel to various Sulzer locations for meetings What we offer you
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability Health savings account matching Motivating wellness program Employee Assistance Program Paid paternal leave
Additional details
- Coordinate preventive and unplanned maintenance of manufacturing equipment, provide technical support, and participate as required in shop production activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage planned and unplanned maintenance activities of manufacturing equipment SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
- Develop personal objectives and monitor related performance Imitate associated HR actions as needed
- 10+ years of related production experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing management ISO/LEAN certifications/training a plus
- Experience at a company producing tower internals (trays/packing/etc.) a plus Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- TRAVEL: This position may require business travel to various Sulzer locations for meetings
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability Health savings account matching Motivating wellness program Employee Assistance Program Paid paternal leave
Notes and original content
- About the role
- Coordinate preventive and unplanned maintenance of manufacturing equipment, provide technical support, and participate as required in shop production activities.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage planned and unplanned maintenance activities of manufacturing equipment
- SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
- Develop personal objectives and monitor related performance
- Imitate associated HR actions as needed
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of related production experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing management
- ISO/LEAN certifications/training a plus
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sulzer offer for this role?
Sulzer lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Winterthur. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sulzer offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sulzer during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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