For an international company in the global agribusiness market in Basel we are looking for a Project Manager Production & Maintenance - temporary assignment (100%), min. 8 months Responsibilities Perform operational discipline assessment on specific area of expertise (Maintenance, Production performance, Mindset and Behaviours) to identify opportunity for throughput increase and define breakthrough implementation plan. Support local ManEx in developing organization capability. Design of new tools Training of employee on standardized practices (client's Production System) Coaching of leaders Collaborate with functional experts to ensure that new capabilities deployed (tools/processes/behaviour) are codified in the Production System Perform targeted audit on the Production system. Issue recommendation for continuous improvement. Change management in manufacturing environment Ability to communicate and influence all levels: from shopfloor to senior managers Support multifunctional teams in embedding new ways of working including new tools and technics (industry 4.0 skills is a plus) Lean/Operational Excellence skills and culture Strong knowledge and experience on maintenance and production Management system Profile A relevant scientific background e.g. process engineering, or other science/engineering in related subject (Production performance, Maintenance, Lean leadership) with proven manufacturing experience. Large understanding of manufacturing problematic and experience in transformation projects or capabilities assessment is a must. Have demonstrated pragmatism and familiar with the 80/20 approach. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills Ability to think and work in complex structures Demonstrated influencing capabilities Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and monitor multiple concurrent activities in order to meet ambitious timelines, influencing teams over which they have no line management accountability. Must be mobile to travel and accompany project activity whenever required on sites Must be able to influence and successfully deliver across a wide range of international cultures Fluent in English Functional expertise in desired subject matter: Production performance, Maintenance, Lean leadership. Information Management: ability to understand, manipulate and present complex, and conflicting data. Clarity of communication – ability to draw clear conclusions and direction from complexity. Ability to access and utilise data systems, including SAP, data warehouses, etc.etc. Stakeholder Influencing & Management: Strong influencing skills will be required to convince site Leadership Team and other key stakeholders of the need for change MS/BS in industrial, engineering or chemical sciences, or a 5-year technical degree in related discipline. Manufacturing Specialist Proven record in the application of project and program management methodologies Change and/or operational management experience Benefits fair renumeration modern work environment further benefits onsite YourNextJob Contact information In case of any doubt on this vacancy (ref.: {{REFERENCE}}), please contact Fabio Antonelli at 0613230745. About Us Adecco is the market leader for staffing solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams in our 50 locations throughout Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and clients in various professional fields and industries. Adecco Switzerland is part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day enable more than 3.5 million careers. We skill, develop, and hire talent in 60 countries, enabling organisations to embrace the future of work. yournextjob