Global OPS Continuous Improvement Manager (gn)

Oerlikon; Wohlen; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oerlikon seeks a Global OPS Continuous Improvement Manager to lead cost-out and transformational initiatives across global operations. Based out of Wohlen or other listed locations, you will drive savings, governance, and cross-functional alignment with senior leadership to improve profitability and resilience.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, transformation programs, and international program management, with the ability to translate strategy into measurable actions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering and transformation roles.
• Experience managing within a matrix organization in international settings.
• Proven track record in transformation environments and complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-out and operational improvement projects, e.g., process optimization and footprint initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional transformation programs across Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Drive governance, tracking, and reporting of savings initiatives across Oerlikon.
• Define savings targets with Finance and monitor progress; escalate gaps.
• Support crisis readiness, resilience initiatives, and backup planning.
• Prepare executive-ready analyses and proposals for senior management.
• Ensure transparency and execution of savings initiatives with measurable impact.

Skills

Engineering degree

Master's degree

10+ years experience

Matrix organization

Transformation programs

Multinational experience

Mechanical Eng

Electrical Eng

Service business

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Career Opportunities: Global OPS Continuous Improvement Manager (gn) (104472)

Requisition ID104472-Posted10/16/2026-General Management

Global OPS Continuous Improvement Manager (gn)

We are looking for a Global OPS Continuous Improvement Managerthat can be based out of any of the following locations:Raunheim, Wohlen, Bergish Gladbach, Barchfeld, Bingen Brugherio, Liechtenstein,or San Polo di Piave.Global Operations continuously strives to improve profitability, resilience, performance, and organizational effectiveness across the end-to-end value chain. In this role, you are responsible not only for driving and governing savings initiatives across Oerlikon, but also for leading strategic cross-functional transformation programs across Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and related business functions.

You ensure transparency, governance, and execution of savings and performance improvement initiatives, while also supporting broader operational transformation topics such as target operating model design, supply chain optimization, risk mitigation, sourcing footprint development, and crisis readiness. The role requires strong collaboration with senior leadership, business functions, regions, and external stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into concrete initiatives, governance mechanisms, and measurable business impact.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead cost-out and operational improvement projects such as process optimization, footprint initiatives, make-or-buy, BCC, value engineering
• Support strategic transformation initiatives, including target operating model design, governance clarification, and cross-functional alignment
• Coordinate supply chain, sourcing, and risk mitigation topics affecting operational performance and business continuity
• Drive governance, tracking, and reporting of savings initiatives across Oerlikon
• Collaborate with Finance and business leaders to define savings targets, monitor progress, and escalte gaps where needed
• Drive crisis readiness and resilience initiatives, including backup planning and simulation activities
• Prepare executive-ready analyses, updates, and decision proposals for senior management
• Successful execution of cost-out and transformation programs
• Improved cross-functional alignment, resilience, and decision-making support for management
• Transparent governance and reporting of savings and performance initiatives

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement Management, Electrical Engineering, Services Business or similar fields
• Experience in managing “within the matrix” of an international and intercultural company
• Track record in transformation environments
• Proven track record in managing complex projects / programs and demonstrated target achievement and efficiency in multinational industrial companies
• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering or Service business

Why Oerlikon:

Curiosity thrives at Oerlikon, and creates a dynamic, energetic and exciting environment that incubates innovation and passion to consistently improve what we do every day. This drives value for our customers and other stakeholders and helps us to enhance the performance of our products and services.

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 around10,000 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.