Hitachi Energy AG
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Shift Supervisor 80 - 100% (m/f/d)
- 15 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
About the job
About the Position
In this responsible and dynamic role, you are in charge of production during a shift at MICAFIL in Altstetten (ZH) 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 optimisation, we offer you the opportunity to significantly shape the future of our site.
What You Can Achieve
Responsible for a shift team in a production environment, including resource management and team development in a 3-shift operation model (direct leadership, 10-15 FTE)
Ensuring continuous and high production performance in close coordination with the factory planners and the production manager
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 best practices to drive the continuous improvement process (CIP) together with our Process Engineering team
Minimising scrap
Improvement and training of work & maintenance instructions to ensure 3-shift operation
Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and providing feedback to the production manager
What You Bring
Technical education and further training (TS / HF) in technology, management, or a comparable field
Several years of professional experience in production, ideally in shift work
Solid knowledge of Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other process optimisation methods
Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making approach
Excellent skills in time management, communication, and organisation, as well as the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Fluent in German, English is an advantage
More About Us
Secure workplace in a future-oriented company
Varied tasks with personal responsibility
A collegial team with short decision-making paths
Attractive employment conditions and development opportunities