Head Of Manufacturing Quality And Operational Excellence 80-100% (f/m/d)

Burckhardt Compression

Winterthur, Zurich, CH
Not specified; not specified; above-average pensio...
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Global lean deployment strategy
Six sigma black belt certification
Iso 9001 manufacturing quality standards
** Burckhardt Compression is seeking a Head of Manufacturing Quality and Operational Excellence to lead the global operational excellence strategy and manufacturing quality initiatives within their production network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Lean deployment, continuous improvement, and industrial engineering, alongside strong leadership and problem-solving skills. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves building and leading a global Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Quality team to define the operating system for the company's production network.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for governing the global Continuous Improvement portfolio, reducing Cost of Poor Quality, and improving First Pass Yield through structured initiatives.
  • Burckhardt Compression offers flexible hybrid working conditions, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive corporate culture with above-average pension fund participation.

Matching Summary

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** Burckhardt Compression is seeking a Head of Manufacturing Quality and Operational Excellence to lead the global operational excellence strategy and manufacturing quality initiatives within their production network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Lean deployment, continuous improvement, and industrial engineering, alongside strong leadership and problem-solving skills. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Above-average pension fund included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global Lean deployment strategy
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • ISO 9001 manufacturing quality standards
  • Production engineering leadership
  • Capex planning and budgeting

Nice-to-have

  • Data analysis and process mining skills
  • Digital CI tools expertise
  • International travel willingness
  • Intermediate German language skills
  • Succession planning experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Lean deployment and CI
  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
  • Fluent in English with intermediate German
  • Willingness to travel internationally 25-35%

Work Rights

Not specified

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