Technical Manager / Workshop Manager / Production Manager (m/f/d) (Industrial Mechanic, Cutting Machine Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Metalworker or similar)

High-temperature and refractory technology has been our specialty for over 50 years. We advise, procure, produce, and install for companies in plant engineering and for operators of industrial plants at home and abroad.

Kapyfract AG is the Swiss market leader in refractory technology: trade, production, and installation.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an engaged, responsible, and solution-oriented personality by arrangement as

Technical Manager / Workshop Manager / Production Manager (m/f/d) (Industrial Mechanic, Cutting Machine Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Metalworker or similar)

Workload: 100 %

• Leadership and organization as well as process optimization of the workshop
• Technical responsibility and coordination
• Interface between technology, production, sales, and management

Your main tasks

Production and Workshop Management

• Responsibility for the planning, control, and optimization of production processes
• Ensuring economical and timely order processing
• Participation in production as well as support at machines and systems

Machines, Technology, and Work Preparation

• Setup, operation, and programming of machines (incl. Alpha Cam)
• Programming and support of production systems
• Maintenance, upkeep, and minor repairs to machines and systems
• Evaluation, procurement, and commissioning of new operating resources
• Planning and preparation of special tools
• Creation of molds and templates according to customer requirements
• Creation and adaptation of technical drawings in CAD

Quality Assurance and Process Optimization

• Monitoring and optimization of production processes
• Responsibility for quality assurance and final inspection
• Analysis and rectification of production errors
• Conducting safety instructions in production

Leadership and Employee Training

• Technical and personal leadership of the workshop employees
• Introduction, training, and support of employees
• Internal technical training and support
• Promotion of an efficient, safe, and quality-conscious way of working

Customer Contact and Administration

• Technical support and assistance for the field service
• Telephone and written contact with customers
• Processing, tracking, and invoicing of customer orders
• Answering technical customer inquiries and advising on technical matters
• Close cooperation with internal service, sales, production, as well as external partners

Responsibility

• Ensuring smooth workshop and production operations
• Responsibility for employees, machines, and production processes
• Compliance with quality, deadline, and safety specifications
• Continuous improvement of processes and workflows

Interfaces

• Internal service
• Sales/Field service
• Production
• Warehouse and packaging
• Customers
• Suppliers and external service partners

Your Profile

Technical Requirements

• Basic technical training with corresponding further training, ideally from the metal or wood industry
• Several years of experience in production, work preparation, or technical management
• Good knowledge in the field of CAD, CNC, and production processes
• Knowledge in CNC and control technology (Siemens)
• CAD knowledge would be desirable
• Experience in machine programming, preferably with Alpha Cam
• Technical understanding as well as experience in the maintenance of machines and systems
• Confident handling of MS Office and technical systems

Personal Requirements

• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
• Organizational strength as well as entrepreneurial thinking
• Leadership experience and assertiveness
• High quality awareness
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Resilience and flexibility
• Enjoyment of customer contact

We offer you

• A responsible and varied activity
• Induction into high-temperature materials
• Modern infrastructure and a motivated team
• Short decision-making paths and plenty of room for design
• Contemporary employment conditions
• Long-term perspectives in a successful company
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