yellowshark
Effretikon
Head of Mechanical Manufacturing (m/f) 100%
- 09 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 95 000 - 115 000 /year
- 8307 Effretikon
About the job
For our client, an internationally active company in mechanical engineering, we are looking for an experienced individual as Head of Mechanical Manufacturing. In this versatile role, you combine profound expertise in machining with the leadership of a small production team. You ensure a smooth manufacturing process, support with technical queries, and simultaneously take an active role in CNC programming and the machining of demanding components.
- Ensuring a smooth and timely execution of manufacturing processes
- Planning, coordinating, and prioritising production orders considering quality, costs, and deadlines
- Monitoring production metrics and initiating optimisation measures in case of deviations
- Close collaboration with adjacent departments such as work preparation, logistics, and quality assurance
- Supporting senior management and taking on deputy responsibilities
- Active participation in the further development of processes, structures, and production methods
- Ensuring the availability of equipment, materials, and resources
- Promoting, training, and developing team members
- Several years of experience in production as well as leadership experience
- Professional experience in CNC manufacturing with solid knowledge in milling and/or turning
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial workflows
- Structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style
- Entrepreneurial thinking and interest in continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills and reliability
- Fluent German skills, additional languages advantageous
- Exciting field of activity
- Good public transport connections
- Open corporate culture
- Flexible working hours
- Attractive social benefits
Have we piqued your interest?
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, including a CV, work references, and diplomas.
Responsibilities
- Technical and personnel management of a production team in a mechanically oriented environment- Ensuring a smooth and timely execution of manufacturing processes
- Planning, coordinating, and prioritising production orders considering quality, costs, and deadlines
- Monitoring production metrics and initiating optimisation measures in case of deviations
- Close collaboration with adjacent departments such as work preparation, logistics, and quality assurance
- Supporting senior management and taking on deputy responsibilities
- Active participation in the further development of processes, structures, and production methods
- Ensuring the availability of equipment, materials, and resources
- Promoting, training, and developing team members
Profile
- Completed technical basic training in an industrial environment (e.g. polymechanic, production mechanic, machining mechanic or comparable)- Several years of experience in production as well as leadership experience
- Professional experience in CNC manufacturing with solid knowledge in milling and/or turning
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial workflows
- Structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style
- Entrepreneurial thinking and interest in continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills and reliability
- Fluent German skills, additional languages advantageous
Additional Information
Our client offers the following benefits:- Exciting field of activity
- Good public transport connections
- Open corporate culture
- Flexible working hours
- Attractive social benefits
Have we piqued your interest?
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, including a CV, work references, and diplomas.
