Head of Maintenance with Competence & Training as ASGS Specialist

Since 1980, Workmanagement AG has been successfully operating in the regional labor market, providing personnel placement and consulting for temporary workers as well as filling permanent positions, which has been our passion for over 40 years! We use our long-standing experience and good knowledge of the current market situation with enthusiasm for our job seekers and customers. We are now also represented at the Sargans SG location and work fully according to the motto we don't search, we find. Our client is a company that is committed to making a tangible contribution in the field of eye surgery. The offered operating devices, instruments, and consumables are used in cataract, glaucoma, and retinal surgery. In these three areas of application, the products help to improve or preserve the vision of patients. The technologies used have been considered innovative and pioneering for the development of eye surgery for decades and support both medical professionals and patients worldwide. Head of Maintenance with Competence & Training as ASGS Specialist Employment: 100% Location: Heerbrugg Industry: Diverse industry Publication date: 08.06.2026 What you can achieve • Technical and disciplinary leadership of the maintenance team with three employees • Ensuring high machine and system availability as well as setting up and maintaining preventive maintenance plans • Further development of the maintenance strategy and definition of maintenance standards • Setting up, maintaining, and monitoring occupational safety • Planning and further development of the safety concept • Conducting hazard assessments, risk assessments, and accident analyses as well as deriving, defining, and implementing suitable measures • Ensuring and conducting training and instructions on occupational safety • Responsibility and care for the internal fire protection and emergency organization • Reviewing and co-designing workplaces, work equipment, and personal protective equipment • Advising management, superiors, and employees on all matters of occupational safety and health protection • Planning and accompanying external audits as well as conducting safety inspections What characterizes you • Completed vocational training as a polymechanic or comparable training in an industrial environment and several years of experience as a maintenance manager and safety officer • Completed further training in the field of occupational safety and health protection (ASGS) is required; the federal specialist certificate as an ASGS specialist is a plus • Further training in the field of maintenance is desirable • Very good technical understanding and pronounced understanding of production processes • Knowledge of EKAS guidelines, VKF regulations, Labor Law • Independent working method, high willingness to take responsibility, and assertiveness • Confident appearance as well as sovereign communication on all levels • Fluent German language skills in word and writing, English language skills, and other languages are an advantage • Affinity for digital processes and very good PC skills • Impeccable reputation What awaits you with us • An open du-culture and a familial togetherness • A comprehensive training program as well as an individually designed introduction program with insights into different departments • A meaningful job that improves the lives of others • At least 5 weeks of vacation and priority • Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partially from home office • Support for professional development through targeted training and further education • Takeover of the daily sickness benefit premium • Free parking and charging options for electric vehicles • Free coffee, tea, and fresh fruit as well as 15 minutes of paid break Are you interested? Then contact us today, Branch Manager Markus Sturzenegger, Phone 081 544 83 51 or via email under sturzenegger@workmanagement.ch is looking forward to your contact. He will gladly provide you with further exciting details.