Key Responsibilities:
- Champion a safety-first and zero-defect mindset throughout the organization, ensuring compliance with quality standards including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and TISAX.
- Oversee all production, quality and logistics activities, ensuring efficient and timely manufacturing processes to meet KPI’s and customer demands while upholding quality standards and optimizing transportation as well as distribution processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technological advancements to enhance process safety, product quality and process efficiency. Lead the journey to World Class Operations.
- Ensure adherence to cost budgets across all operational areas, implementing strategies to optimize resource utilization and minimize expenses while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Compliance of the entity to all governmental requirements and ESG related requirements under the subject of sustainability.
- Representation of the company towards external parties and is responsible for the overall entity matters.
- Leading the Business Review Meetings and chairing quarterly review sessions (QRS) to all employees at the entity.
- Support HR in related context of labor relation, union relation, labor board, etc.
- Custodian of the values of Oetiker, including compliance and communication of the same.
- Fosters a culture to solve business issues, and moderate disputes between functions within the entity towards mutual agreements before escalation.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive experience in a leadership role within the automotive industry, with a deep understanding of quality requirements and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, TISAX).
- Proven track record of success in managing high-volume production environments with a diverse product mix.
- Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and inspiring cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset, with a keen focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Proficiency in implementing and sustaining continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality, operational efficiency, and cost management.
Oetiker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.