Team Leader of Production Support Departments

About the job

More than tools

Mikron Tool is an international leader in the development and production of carbide cutting tools. We are a continuously growing Swiss company, passionate about innovation and technology. We specialise in the production of high-performance small and medium-sized tools for machining the most difficult materials such as stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys and titanium. In one of the most modern technological centres for micromachining, machining processes are also developed within the scope of customer projects.

For our site in Agno, Ticino, we are looking for a logistics area manager with leadership spirit and a desire to take on a managerial role in the future development of our organisation.

Main duties

• Management, coaching, development of employees, leading and growing your own team
• Use of vertical automatic storage systems such as Kardex and optimisation of space
• Use of laser marking and robots dedicated to tool treatment
• Use of ERP systems and warehouse management software for material handling and traceability.
• Knowledge of identification, coding and traceability procedures for tools and semi-finished products.
• Coordinate and develop staff, ensuring compliance with company procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of occupational safety regulations and correct methods of material handling.
• Precision, reliability and a strong focus on order and quality, essential for managing high value-added products.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, planning, purchasing and shipping to ensure continuity of the logistics flow.

Essential requirements

• Strong organisational and activity planning skills.
• High sense of responsibility and reliability.
• Precision and attention to detail in managing materials and data.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Problem-solving attitude and effective management of unforeseen events.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal departments.
• Orientation towards continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Decision-making ability and initiative within your area of responsibility.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to organisational and production changes.
• Knowledge of Italian and good knowledge of English mandatory; knowledge of German is a plus.
• Willingness to travel between the Agno and Rottweil (DE) sites.
• Flexible working hours and willingness to adapt presence according to operational and production needs.
• Residence in Canton Ticino

What we offer

• Part of a strong Swiss group with an international focus
• Entrepreneurial environment with flat hierarchies and a strong team spirit, positive corporate culture
• Short decision-making processes and stimulating and interesting activities with great opportunities for action and design
• Continuous training measures such as language and technical training, employee events and excellent social benefits