Team Leader Production 80-100% (f/m/d)

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job Id:

R0095389

Date Posted:

2025-09-17

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Team Leader Production. In this highly responsible and dynamic role, you will lead a production team at MICAFIL in Zürich-Altstetten and ensure that we further strengthen our competitiveness and develop our Swiss branch to meet the global market growth, driven by the energy transition. Our local product group Insulation & Components is the technology leader in design and manufacture of high voltage transformer bushings. All renowned international companies of the electrical industry, active in power generation, transmission and distribution are among our customers. We have a top position in the high voltage bushing areas worldwide.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead the production team, including resource management and team development (20 FTEs) within a 3-shift operation model
• Analyze and implement efficient production and business processes to increase safety, quality and productivity
• Identify and integrate new technologies and best practices to drive the continuous improvement process (CIP) together with our Process Engineering team
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Reduce scrap levels to the minimum possible
• Ensure continuous and high production output in close coordination with factory planners
• Be responsible for optimal work and maintenance instructions and other relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Close collaboration with planning, quality assurance, logistics, other production departments and relevant stakeholders for holistic process design and improvement
• Develop and monitor the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and report to operations manager
• As People Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and in-ternal regulations, procedures and guidelines

Your Background

• Technical apprenticeship and further qualifications (HF / FH) in the field of technology, leadership or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in a similar leadership position and within a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of lean management, Six Sigma and other process optimization methods
• Proven experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision making
• Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills coupled with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Fluent in German, English is an advantage

More About Us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
 

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