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About the Opportunity
Our factory in Klingnau serves as a competence center for high-precision plastics processing at a global level. The location thrives on a flexible and motivated team with a flat hierarchy and short decision-making paths.
Would you like to become part of our agile team and directly influence and experience the entire value chain from customer inquiry, through production, to delivery? We look forward to your application.
Your Responsibilities
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of a team of 5–6 employees
- Independent planning and coordination of production steps for the entire team, including analysis of operational metrics
- Steering and management of projects and production orders to ensure timely execution
- Assisting in setting up and operating a complex machinery park, as well as assembly and surface finishing (e.g., painting)
- Conducting quality inspections of processed components (single parts to small series)
- Continuous improvement and development of manufacturing processes and workflows
- Creation of manufacturing instructions and process descriptions to increase efficiency
- Performing maintenance, monitoring manufacturing aids, and operating various forklift trucks
Your Background
- Successfully completed technical training with several years of professional experience, ideally supplemented by further education (HF/FH)
- Solid knowledge of technical procedures and production processes, with extensive project management experience
- Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in reading technical drawings and bill of materials
- Competence in applying Lean Management methods such as 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen
- A team-oriented, responsible, and reliable personality who enjoys developing the team
- Strong communication and moderation skills, high flexibility, initiative, and commitment
- Proficient with Office tools and SAP, excellent German language skills, and good English skills
- Strong customer orientation and motivation to contribute to the company\’s success with entrepreneurial thinking
About Us
Our flexible working methods help you optimize your personal and professional performance and create an environment where all employees can develop and grow.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future. We serve customers across utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services. Together with our partners, we pioneer technologies and enable digital transformation to accelerate the energy transition toward a carbon-neutral future.
We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries, each working with purpose and leveraging diverse backgrounds to challenge the status quo. Join us today and be part of a global team that believes: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Manufacturing, Production Management
- Industries: Electrical, Electronics, IT Services
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