Head of Engineering (w/m/d)

DSJ Global; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DSJ Global partners with a leading international food manufacturing company to appoint an experienced Head of Engineering & Operational Excellence to drive technical operations across multiple sites.

The role focuses on CI, Lean, and digitalisation initiatives, overseeing engineering, maintenance, facilities, and project engineering, while guiding major Capex programs and ensuring safety and reliability. Collaboration with site leadership to set technical standards is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in food industry.
• Fluency in German required for stakeholder interaction and operations across sites.

Aufgaben

• Lead Engineering, Facilities, Operational Excellence, and Project Engineering across the business.
• Drive Continuous Improvement, Lean, and digitalisation to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Lead and support major Capex projects including site expansions and facility upgrades.
• Partner with site leadership to establish technical standards and support long-term growth strategies.
• Develop and lead multidisciplinary technical teams ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient operating environment.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

German language

CI/Lean/digital transformation

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently partnering with a leading international food manufacturing company, seeking an experienced Head of Engineering & Operational Excellence to lead and develop technical operations across multiple sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business operating in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on leading Engineering and Operational Excellence initiatives while also supporting long-term digitalisation, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Facilities, Operational Excellence, and Project Engineering functions across the business
• Drive Continuous Improvement, Lean, and digitalisation initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Lead and support major Capex projects, including site expansions, facility upgrades, and investments
• Partner closely with site leadership and senior stakeholders to establish technical standards and support long-term growth strategies
• Develop and lead multidisciplinary technical teams while ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient operating environment

Your Profile

• Extensive leadership experience within manufacturing must be in the food industry
• Strong background across engineering, maintenance, facilities, operational excellence, and project management
• Proven experience delivering organisational and process improvements through CI, Lean, and digital transformation initiatives
• Experience managing significant Capex investments, technical standards, and asset life cycle management
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on leadership approach and excellent stakeholder management skills
• Must have Fluent German language skills