Propellant Production Lead - Hands-On, Safety-Focused

Destinusgroup; Luzern; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Destinus is seeking a Propellant Production Lead at the Lucerne facility to lead and organize production floor activities for the serial manufacture of solid rocket motor propellant. This hands‑on leadership role manages a small team, ensures safety, process control and meticulous documentation, and drives continuous improvement in yield while maintaining compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements.

You will own batch records, SOPs, and be responsible for traceability, quality, and safe

Qualifikationen

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Experience producing ammunition, propellants, pyrotechnics, or energetic materials.
• Experience leading a small production team and setting daily rhythm.
• Strong knowledge of chemical production safety and Swiss regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to write and enforce SOPs and batch records.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of three production technicians; plan and schedule daily production floor activities to meet output targets safely and on time.
• Prepare and maintain the shopfloor management board; track production progress, material stock levels, and consumable replenishment.
• Oversee propellant mixing, casting, and curing operations for solid rocket motor grains following validated processes.
• Manage material flow through the production floor including handling of energetic and chemical raw materials under permits and safety protocols.
• Write, maintain, and enforce SOPs and batch records ensuring traceability at every step.
• Own batch documentation and production records; ensure full traceability of materials and process parameters.
• Support troubleshooting and corrective actions with engineering, QA, and safety teams; escalate non-conformances.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, yield, and safety under Swiss regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Safety compliance

Documentation

ERP systems

Batch traceability

German

English

Ausbildung

Chemistry degree

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Destinus is seeking a Propellant Production Lead at the Lucerne facility to lead and organize production floor activities for the serial manufacture of solid rocket motor propellant. This hands‑on leadership role manages a small team, ensures safety, process control and meticulous documentation, and drives continuous improvement in yield while maintaining compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements.

You will own batch records, SOPs, and be responsible for traceability, quality, and safe