Head of Production

Oerlikon Group; João Dias; Presencial; BRL 713 000 - 891 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Oerlikon Luxury is seeking a Head of Production to lead the production organization at its facility in Portugal. This senior role focuses on stable daily performance, productivity growth, Lean maturity and digital transformation across Polishing, Galvanic finishing, PVD, Maintenance, Assembling and Supply Chain.

You will translate site strategy into clear operational priorities, develop leaders, and enable sustainable growth while ensuring safe operations and cross-functional collaboration

Qualificações

• Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Production/Operations management.
• 7–10 years of experience in an industrial production environment with leadership responsibilities.
• Proven strength in Lean, KPI management, production optimization and leadership.
• Fluent Portuguese and strong English; French or Italian is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the teams across Polishing, Galvanic finishing, PVD, Maintenance, Assembling and Supply Chain, ca. 70 employees
• Manage the end-to-end production flow from demand, planning and material availability through processing, quality release and on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean management, visual shopfloor routines, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, structured problem solving and bottleneck reduction.
• Improve productivity, lead time, OEE, yield, scrap, rework, delivery reliability, cost efficiency and process stability.
• Accelerate production digitalization through KPI dashboards, shopfloor data, planning tools, traceability, automation and AI-supported analytics.
• Ensure safe operations, HSE compliance and disciplined handling of chemicals, gases, precious metals and sensitive products.
• Collaborate closely with Industrial Engineering, Quality, Sales & Customer Service, HSE, HR, Finance, Procurement, IT and the wider Oerlikon Luxury network.

Conhecimentos

Lean management

Leadership

KPI management

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision making

5S

Kaizen

Digitalization

Formação académica

Industrial Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Production Management degree

Operations Management degree

Ferramentas

KPI dashboards

Shopfloor data systems

Planning tools

AI analytics

Automation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Opportunities: Head of Production (104893)

Requisition ID104893-Posted09/01/2026-Production/Facility Management

We are looking for a strong and hands-onHead of Production to lead the production organization at Oerlikon Fineparts Portugal

About the role

This is a high-impact leadership role for an operational leader who combines strong shopfloor presence, Lean discipline, data-driven decision-making and the ability to build a performance-oriented production culture.

You will lead the teams across Polishing, Galvanic finishing, PVD, Maintenance, Assembling and Supply Chain. Acting as operational deputy to the Head of Operations, you will help transform Cubimatéria into a modern, scalable and competitive production site for Oerlikon Luxury Fineparts.

Your mission

Your mission is to ensure stable daily production performance while driving the next level of productivity, quality, delivery reliability, Lean maturity and digitalization.

You will translate the site strategy into clear operational priorities, strengthen shopfloor routines, develop leaders and create the conditions for sustainable growth.

Your responsibiities

• Lead and develop the teams across Polishing, Galvanic finishing, PVD, Maintenance, Assembling and Supply Chain, ca. 70employees
• Manage the end-to‑end production flow from demand, planning and material availability through processing, quality release and on‑time delivery.
• Drive Lean management, visual shopfloor routines, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, structured problem solving and bottleneck reduction.
• Improve productivity, lead time, OEE, yield, scrap, rework, delivery reliability, cost efficiency and process stability.
• Accelerate production digitalization through KPI dashboards, shopfloor data, planning tools, traceability, automation and AI‑supported analytics.
• Ensure safe operations, HSE compliance and disciplined handling of chemicals, gases, precious metals and sensitive products.
• Collaborate closely with Industrial Engineering, Quality, Sales & Customer Service, HSE, HR, Finance, Procurement, IT and the wider Oerlikon Luxury network.

Your profile

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management, Operations Management.
• 7–10 years of experience in an industrial production environment, including several years in a leadership role.
• Experience in surface finishing, polishing, galvanic processes, coatings, PVD, luxury goods, automotive, precision components or comparable high-quality manufacturing.
• Proven strength in Lean management, continuous improvement, KPI management, production optimization and leadership.
• Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain execution, maintenance priorities and cost management.
• Fluent Portuguese and strong English; French or Italian is an advantage.
• Ambition and potential to grow into a broader Head of Operations responsibility in the mid term.

You are pragmatic, visible on the shopfloor and confident in makingdecisions.

You build trust through presence, clarity and consistency. You empower people, hold teams accountable and drive change with resilience, business orientation and a clear focus on results.

At Oerlikon, you join a global technology company with a strong industrial heritage and a clear focus on innovation, operational excellence and sustainability.

In Oerlikon Luxury Fineparts, precision, quality, high volumen production and customer orientation matter every day.

This role offers:

• A visible leadership position with real operational impact.
• The opportunity to modernize a key production organization.
• International collaboration across Oerlikon Luxury.
• The chance to combine Lean, digitalization, AI‑enabled improvement and hands‑on production leadership.

Contact

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with approximately 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.

We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential - guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.

About Oerlikon Luxury

Oerlikon Luxury specializes in producing accessories for the high‑end fashion industry. It comprises two brands: Oerlikon Riri, which produces branded Riri and Cobrax zippers and buttons respectively; and Oerlikon Fineparts, which offers metal components, fashion jewellery and surface treatments.

Oerlikon Luxury is headquartered in Mendrisio, Switzerland, counts 1100 employees at 11 sites located in Italy, Switzerland, France and Portugal as well as sales offices in New York, Paris and Shanghai.