Head of Production

• Exciting opportunity to work for an internationally renowned client
• Start: By arrangement| 100% Onsite | Attractive compensation & benefits

About Our Client ##

Internationally renowned company in the FMCG sector

Job Description ##

• Management of day-to-day operations in the areas of Filling, Assembly, and Compounding.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Development and implementation of annual plans and budgets in line with corporate objectives.
• Roadmap & Goal Achievement: Development of a clear roadmap to achieve annual goals, translating strategic specifications into concrete measures and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Driving continuous improvements based on Lean, TPM, and Operational Excellence (OpEx) principles.
• Close cooperation with the Planning, Quality Assurance (QA), Human Resources, Finance, and Logistics departments.
• Professional and personal development of the team as well as promotion of a high-performance corporate culture.
• SOP Responsibility: Leadership and responsibility for work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) together with the team; ensuring compliance, understandability, and alignment with regulatory requirements; regular updates and audit readiness.
• OMP Responsibility: Overall responsibility for the Operational Masterplan (OMP) in the Filling & Assembly area, including transparency, tracking, and achievement of defined performance goals.
• Problem Solving & Maintenance: Application of structured problem-solving methods to rectify process deviations and equipment issues, as well as promoting preventive and autonomous maintenance competencies within the team.
• Change Management: Active role as a Change Agent in transformation projects, promoting engagement, knowledge transfer, and sustainable results within the team.
• Best-Practice Sharing: Exchange of experiences, improvements, and best practices to promote knowledge transfer, standardization, and cross-site collaboration.
• Support with product launches as well as strategic initiatives at the location.

The Successful Applicant ##

• University degree (Bachelor or higher) in Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in production, ideally in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Business fluent German and English skills.
• Strong leadership and social competence.
• Proven experience in budget management and strategic planning.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, as well as common industry-specific software.
• Strong analytical skills as well as strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

What's on Offer ##

• Attractive base salary
• Bonus (1 month's salary)
• Shares
• 32 vacation days
• Parking space
• Further attractive benefits

Quote job ref

JN-102026-7123607

Job Function

Engineering & Manufacturing

Specialisation

Senior Management / Technical Director

Industry

FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where

Schwyz

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-102026-7123607