Shift Supervisor 80 - 100% (m/f/d)
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:22 July 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zurich
The Opportunity
In this responsible and dynamic role, you are in charge of production during a shift at MICAFIL in Altstetten (ZH) (indirect leadership) and ensure that we continue to strengthen our competitiveness and develop our Swiss branch to meet global market growth. Through your clear communication and open personality, you continuously develop the teams and processes. With strategic foresight and technical know-how, you support the heads of the production teams and develop sustainable solutions that take quality, efficiency, and competitiveness to the next level. If you have a passion for process optimization, we offer you the opportunity to significantly shape the future of our site.
What you can achieve
Responsible for the shift in the winding, casting, turning, laboratory, and assembly teams, including resource management and team development in a 3-shift operation model (indirect leadership)
Ensuring continuous and high production performance in close coordination with factory planners and team leaders
Responsibility within the shift for safety, quality, and productivity
Documentation of shift performance and handover to subsequent shifts
Support in onboarding new employees into the production process
Identification and integration of new technologies and proven methods to advance the continuous improvement process (CIP) together with our Process Engineering team
Minimizing scrap to a minimum
Improving optimal work and maintenance instructions to ensure 24/7 operation
Monitoring key Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success and provide feedback to the production manager
You bring the following
Technical education and further training (TS / HF) in technology, leadership, or a comparable field
Several years of professional experience in production, ideally in shift work
Solid knowledge in Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other process optimization methods
Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven approach to decision-making
Excellent skills in time management, communication, and organization as well as the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Fluent in German, English is an advantage