Global Head of Manufacturing — Strategy & Operations Excellence

headcount AG; Luzern; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

headcount AG, located in Lucerne, Switzerland, seeks a Global Head of Manufacturing to lead our worldwide manufacturing network and drive strategy, performance and long-term development of our manufacturing footprint.

You will shape the global manufacturing strategy and oversee multiple sites to optimize OTIF, quality and cost, while leading in a multinational, matrix environment. English fluency is essential; Japanese is a plus. Reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and is based in Lucerne.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5-10+ years in a multi-site leadership role.
• Background in dental/medical consumables or regulated industry.
• Experience in multinational matrix environments.
• Master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Excellent English; Japanese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global manufacturing and network strategy.
• Lead and optimize multiple manufacturing sites globally.
• Drive operational excellence, OTIF, quality, productivity and cost improvements.
• Manage capacity allocation and production transfers between factories.
• Review and approve plant budgets, product costs and manufacturing CAPEX.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance, including ISO 13485.
• Develop manufacturing capabilities through continuous improvement, automation and process simplification.
• Lead Plant and Production Heads in a global matrix organization.
• Represent Manufacturing within the Supply Chain organization and Global IBP process.

Skills

20+ years exp

Multi-site leadership

Manufacturing excellence

Cost & productivity improvements

Matrix organization

Quality & compliance

Leadership & people

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

headcount AG, located in Lucerne, Switzerland, seeks a Global Head of Manufacturing to lead our worldwide manufacturing network and drive strategy, performance and long-term development of our manufacturing footprint.

You will shape the global manufacturing strategy and oversee multiple sites to optimize OTIF, quality and cost, while leading in a multinational, matrix environment. English fluency is essential; Japanese is a plus. Reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and is based in Lucerne.