Production Manager - Exclusive

Job Description

We are currently looking to speak with an experienced German-speaking Production Manager for an exclusive role based close to Zurich.
 
This role will be managing the Production operations to meet customers’ requirements while hitting company targets in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
 
Your key responsibilities as Production Manager will include:

• To plan, monitor and improve manufacturing and production performance
• To ensure effective coaching, directing and development of the team of first-line reports (managing a wider Production team of 50-80 with 3-6 direct reports)
• Ensure that the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction are achieved by way of product quality/safety, timely delivery and response
• Ensure GMP and hygiene requirements are adhered to in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing environment
• Work closely with Supply Chain teams and stakeholders to deliver upon agreed Production objectives whilst managing workload changes impacted by seasonality

Ideally, you will have experience in a Manufacturing environment, with a background in Production or Operations Management. You should also be accustomed to leading teams in a high-volume production setting.

Additional requirements for this Production Manager role include:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering related discipline
• Fluent in German and English
• Previous Manufacturing Management experience (preferred in Food & Beverages, Cosmetics or FMCG, 5+ years’ overall experience)
• Strong user knowledge of policies and a proven track record of reaching objectives
• Strong communication skills when dealing with diverse, international stakeholders

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.