Project Manager
Swisslinx Basel, Schweiz Jetzt bewerben Gepostet vor 1 Tag Home Office Befristet Competitive
Job description:
On behalf of our client, a global leader in the agricultural industry, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing sites, with a focus on maintenance, production performance, and leadership behaviours.
Location: Basel, BS
Contract Type: Contract
Start Date: 01/05/2025
End Date: 31/12/2025
Workload: 100%
Requirements:
* Perform operational discipline assessments on specific areas of expertise (Maintenance, Production performance, Mindset & Behaviours).
* Identify opportunities for throughput increases and define breakthrough implementation plans.
* Support local Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) teams in developing organizational capability.
* Design new tools, train employees on standardized practices (Production System), and coach leaders.
* Collaborate with functional experts to codify and standardize newly deployed capabilities (tools, processes, behaviours).
* Perform targeted audits on the Production System and issue recommendations for continuous improvement.
Competences:
Education
* MS/BS in Industrial, Engineering, or Chemical Sciences (or a related 5-year technical discipline).
Experience
* Proven manufacturing experience with relevant scientific background (e.g. process engineering).
* Demonstrated experience in transformation projects and capability assessments.
* Strong knowledge of production performance, maintenance, and lean leadership.
* Change and/or operational management experience.
* Proven record applying project and program management methodologies.
Skills
* Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
* Pragmatic mindset and familiarity with the 80/20 approach.
* Ability to influence all levels from shopfloor to senior managers.
* Comfortable working in complex structures without direct line authority.
* Strong stakeholder management and credibility with leadership teams.
* Resilient and self-driven; able to work independently.
* Ability to support and embed new tools and techniques (Industry 4.0 skills are a plus).
* Able to travel and accompany project activities on-site as needed.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Competent in data systems including SAP and data warehouses.
* Clear and structured communicator with strong analytical and teaching capabilities.
Compensation benefits:
* A key role in driving operational transformation in a world-class manufacturing environment.
* The opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and international setting.
* A competitive compensation package and the chance to influence lasting change within the company.
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