Senior Operations Leader – End-to-End Manufacturing

Alfa Laval; Lavamünd; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Switzerland AG in Allschwil seeks an experienced Operations Manager to own end-to-end execution of customer orders from engineering release to final test and shipment. You will lead a team of about 35 with 4 direct reports, reporting to the Managing Director and joining the leadership team.

You will shape the site's operational strategy, drive cross-functional collaboration, improve safety, throughput, quality and delivery, and embed ALPS, Lean and Six Sigma practices to deliver

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Proven track record of delivering improvements in productivity, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the organization through direct-report managers and drive business performance.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and remove barriers affecting operational performance.
• Set vision, plans, priorities and KPIs to ensure reliable delivery on time and to cost with quality.
• Budget capital investment, technologies, and digitalization needs.
• Establish standardized work and SOPs.
• Anticipate risks and bottlenecks; ensure delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Alfa Laval Switzerland AG in Allschwil seeks an experienced Operations Manager to own end-to-end execution of customer orders from engineering release to final test and shipment. You will lead a team of about 35 with 4 direct reports, reporting to the Managing Director and joining the leadership team.

You will shape the site's operational strategy, drive cross-functional collaboration, improve safety, throughput, quality and delivery, and embed ALPS, Lean and Six Sigma practices to deliver