Head of GIS Operations Switzerland 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 130’000 - 170’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in sustainable energy solutions is seeking a Head of GIS Operations in Switzerland. This pivotal role requires strong leadership in managing operations, driving innovation, and optimizing processes within a global team. With a focus on safety and quality, you will lead 150 employees to achieve operational excellence. Ideal candidates should have a background in engineering and proven experience in production operations.

Leistungen

Flexible working practices

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in manufacturing and production operations.
• Strong understanding of Gas Insulated Switchgear operational processes.
• Strong leadership experience managing large teams at the department level.

Aufgaben

• Lead the GIS Operations department with 150 employees.
• Manage production activities including assembly, testing, and planning.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing processes with a focus on quality and cost.

Kenntnisse

Lean management

Process optimization

Collaborative behavior under pressure

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Further education in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Head of GIS Operations Switzerland 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

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The opportunity

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in a dynamic and innovative environment? As Head of GIS Operations, this is your chance to drive operational excellence, implement cutting-edge solutions, and influence strategic decisions that impact global production. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that our production processes—from assembly and testing to planning and maintenance—run smoothly and efficiently. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, you’ll help us deliver on our commitment to excellence. If you're passionate about leading teams, optimizing processes, and making a tangible impact, this is the role for you.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead the GIS Operations department with 150 employees, ensuring optimal organization, staffing, and skill development.

Manage production activities including assembly, testing, operational purchasing interface with Feeder Factories, planning, troubleshooting, industrial engineering, maintenance, production data management, and software tools.

Direct and monitor production to meet specifications, schedules, volumes, and quality standards, prioritizing according to Hitachi principles.

Own the short- to mid-term execution of functional strategy, including labor allocation, production transfer, and implementation of new EconiQ products.

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes with a focus on quality and cost, reducing COPQ and improving productivity through complex problem-solving.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.

Lead Health & Safety initiatives, continuously improving standards and implementing lessons learned from past incidents.

Your background

Proven experience in manufacturing and production operations.

Strong understanding of Gas Insulated Switchgear operational processes, including SAP.

Expertise in lean management and process optimization.

Demonstrated collaborative behavior under pressure, with the ability to communicate and influence global leadership.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with further education in Business Administration.

Strong leadership experience managing large teams at the department level.

Full professional proficiency in English and German.

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.