Global Head of Manufacturing
Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Reports to: Chief Supply Chain Officer
We are looking for an experienced Global Head of Manufacturing to lead our global manufacturing organization and drive the strategy, performance and long-term development of our manufacturing network worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the global manufacturing and network strategy
Lead and optimize multiple manufacturing sites globally
Drive operational excellence, OTIF, quality, productivity and cost improvements
Manage capacity allocation and production/technology transfers between factories
Review and approve plant budgets, product costs and manufacturing CAPEX
Ensure quality and regulatory compliance , including ISO 13485
Develop manufacturing capabilities through continuous improvement, automation and process simplification
Lead Plant and Production Heads in a global matrix organization
Represent Manufacturing within the Supply Chain organization and Global IBP process
Your Profile
20+ years of overall professional experience
5–10+ years in a comparable multi-site manufacturing leadership role
Very strong manufacturing background, ideally within dental/medical consumables or a related regulated industry
Proven track record of driving cost, performance and operational improvements
Strong experience working in a multinational and matrix environment
Strong customer, quality and compliance orientation
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering or equivalent
Very good English ; Japanese would be an advantage
This is a senior global leadership position for an accomplished manufacturing executive who can combine strategic network leadership with strong operational execution and continuous improvement .