Deputy Head of Department (Processing Department Head) 100% (m/f/d)

What is my role?

• Ensuring a smooth operation in the daily business

• Structuring and continuous improvement of processes within your area of responsibility

• Staff scheduling and representing the department management when required

• Ensuring high standards in occupational safety, quality, and productivity

• Leading and implementing lean management projects for process optimisation

• Monitoring relevant key figures and deriving as well as implementing improvement measures

• Maintaining data and documentation as well as controlling working hours and absences

• Active support and participation in cross-departmental projects

What do I need to be successful?

• Successfully completed vocational training with a federal certificate of competence (EFZ) as an automation technician or comparable qualification

• Ideally professional experience in the food industry

• Very good German language skills, both spoken and written, are required

• Knowledge of lean management and initial leadership experience desirable

• Strong communication skills with appreciative and respectful interaction

• Resilient and reliable personality with a high sense of responsibility

• Independent working style and quick comprehension

• Team-oriented mindset with solution-focused actions

What are my benefits?

Work-Life Balance

Our client offers at least 25 days of holiday and flexible working hours with electronic time recording to compensate for overtime.

Catering & Discounts

• Fresh meals in the staff restaurant with a lunch menu including soup and salad

• Free drinks and complimentary fruit

• Heavily discounted products in the outlet

Mobility

Attractive public transport subsidies and ample parking spaces in the car park.

Further Development

Extensive training offers and courses at the education centre for your professional and personal development.

Health & Leisure

• Health management and attendance bonus

• Discounted Reka checks and subsidised fitness subscriptions

• Exclusive employee discounts

Attractive Conditions

• Above-average pension provision (two-thirds of pension fund contributions covered)

• Anniversary bonuses, Christmas bonus and bonuses for employee referrals

• Staff discount card

Family-Friendly

Flexible part-time models, professional work clothing and an inclusive working environment that values diversity.

Team Spirit

Joint department events and company runs for unforgettable experiences.

What distinguishes the company?

Our client is an established company in the food industry located in the canton of Lucerne, known for quality and reliability.

Languages
German: C2 - Native level

Workplace
Lucerne

Vacancy Number
VA-YDL-5GW