Project Manager
Swisslinx AG · Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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The posting
Project Manager
Drive operational transformation, strengthen manufacturing capabilities and deliver measurable improvements in production performance.
Project Manager
Job description
As a Manufacturing Excellence Project Manager, you will support the diagnosis and transformation of production operations. You will introduce new ways of working and help deliver significant, sustainable improvements in production performance.
Your responsibilities will include
Conducting fast\-track diagnostics across areas such as production performance, maintenance, cost management, and organizational mindset and behaviours
Identifying productivity opportunities and defining effective implementation plans
Developing and deploying production management tools, processes and working practices
Training employees in standardized production and operational excellence practices
Supporting the local Manufacturing Excellence team in strengthening organizational capabilities
Collaborating with functional experts to implement and embed new tools, processes and behaviours within the company’s production system
Promoting a data\-driven approach to performance management and decision\-making
Conducting targeted operational audits and providing recommendations for continuous improvement
Coaching leaders and supporting local teams throughout transformation initiatives
Identifying cost\-effective solutions while maintaining a strong focus on measurable results
About the customer
Our client is a global, science\-driven organization operating within the agricultural and crop\-protection industry. The organization is focused on operational excellence, innovation and sustainable improvements across its manufacturing network.
Requirements
Relevant experience in manufacturing excellence, production management, operational transformation or continuous improvement
Strong expertise in at least one of the following areas: production performance, maintenance, cost management, or mindset and behavioural change
Ability to assess complex production environments and translate findings into practical implementation plans
Experience leading and influencing cross\-functional or local teams without direct reporting authority
Strong balance between building long\-term organizational capabilities and delivering short\-term results
Ability to create a shared purpose and gain stakeholder support during periods of change
Confident coaching and stakeholder\-management skills
Data\-driven and results\-oriented approach
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in clear and accessible language
Proactive, collaborative and trusted approach within a manufacturing environment
Nice to have
Experience implementing or auditing standardized production systems
Previous involvement in large\-scale manufacturing transformation programs
Experience delivering employee training and leadership coaching
Background in the agricultural, chemical, pharmaceutical or another regulated production environment jpidf8d6bafjm jit0832jm jiy26jm
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