Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0095389Date Posted:2025-09-17Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob 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 &amp; 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<ul><li>Lead the production team, including resource management and team development (20 FTEs) within a 3-shift operation model</li><li>Analyze and implement efficient production and business processes to increase safety, quality and productivity</li><li>Identify and integrate new technologies and best practices to drive the continuous improvement process (CIP) together with our Process Engineering team</li><li>Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards</li><li>Reduce scrap levels to the minimum possible</li><li>Ensure continuous and high production output in close coordination with factory planners</li><li>Be responsible for optimal work and maintenance instructions and other relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, Lean, Six Sigma)</li><li>Close collaboration with planning, quality assurance, logistics, other production departments and relevant stakeholders for holistic process design and improvement</li><li>Develop and monitor the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and report to operations manager</li><li>As People Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and in-ternal regulations, procedures and guidelines</li></ul> Your background<ul><li>Technical apprenticeship and further qualifications (HF / FH) in the field of technology, leadership or a comparable field</li><li>Several years of experience in a similar leadership position and within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Solid knowledge of lean management, Six Sigma and other process optimization methods</li><li>Proven experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision making</li><li>Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills coupled with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines</li><li>Fluent in German, English is an advantage</li></ul> 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.  <h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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

Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0095389Date Posted:2025-09-17Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob 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 &amp; 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<ul><li>Lead the production team, including resource management and team development (20 FTEs) within a 3-shift operation model</li><li>Analyze and implement efficient production and business processes to increase safety, quality and productivity</li><li>Identify and integrate new technologies and best practices to drive the continuous improvement process (CIP) together with our Process Engineering team</li><li>Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards</li><li>Reduce scrap levels to the minimum possible</li><li>Ensure continuous and high production output in close coordination with factory planners</li><li>Be responsible for optimal work and maintenance instructions and other relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, Lean, Six Sigma)</li><li>Close collaboration with planning, quality assurance, logistics, other production departments and relevant stakeholders for holistic process design and improvement</li><li>Develop and monitor the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and report to operations manager</li><li>As People Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and in-ternal regulations, procedures and guidelines</li></ul> Your background<ul><li>Technical apprenticeship and further qualifications (HF / FH) in the field of technology, leadership or a comparable field</li><li>Several years of experience in a similar leadership position and within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Solid knowledge of lean management, Six Sigma and other process optimization methods</li><li>Proven experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision making</li><li>Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills coupled with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines</li><li>Fluent in German, English is an advantage</li></ul> 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. &nbsp;<h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

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