About Variosystems
We bring technology expertise, global capabilities and transformative ideas to every collaboration.
Together, we achieve ambitious goals of our customers through the power of co-creation. We look at the big picture while keeping a close eye on details.
Over 2,000 personalities contribute their individual strengths, skills and experience to Variosystems. Together, we achieve best results for our customers.
Job Description: Head of Operations (m/f/d)
We are looking for a new member of our Management Team in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage and continuously improve operating methods, processes, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize production goals and objectives.
* Oversee production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations.
* Ensure compliance of all regulatory guidelines, enhance material and information flow with strong focus on Occupational Health, Safety & ESD principles.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive performance.
* Grow team competence and implement Lean Manufacturing tools, New Technologies and Assembly concepts.
* Strengthen principles and methods used during Industrialization of electronic assemblies, specifically during cross functional collaboration within New Product Introduction processes.
* Resource planning and budgeting.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/electronic engineering, operations, production engineering.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment preferably in electronics industry; leading cross functional teams – quaality, planning, warehousing, production.
* Knowledge and experience in electronics and mechanical assembly (engineering, design, production, servicing) with a hands-on approach.
* Strong leadership skills with proven track record of growing new leaders.
* Proficiency in Italian and English; German language is an asset.
* Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Regulations (ISO 14001, 45001), ESD regulations, IPC 610, Quality Principles and Standards (ISO 13485, EN9100 (not a must)) and Lean Manufacturing tools.
* Result driven, problem-solving attitude.
* Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About Working at Variosystems
* A challenging role in an internationally active, successful, and very dynamic electronics company.
* Make significant contribution to strengthening PCBA and Boxbuild competence in Mendrisio.
* Collaboration with international team dedicated to customer success and operational excellence.
* Opportunities for growth: continuous learning and development are our priority.
* Being part of a team that cares about its employees and the community.
* A generous range of further training and development opportunities.
* Company health management with various benefits.
* Flexible working time model.