Head of Manufacturing Quality and Operational Excellence 80-100%

Head of Manufacturing Quality and Operational Excellence 80-100% (f/m/d)
We are looking for a global leader to define and deploy the operating system for manufacturing quality and operational excellence across our global production network as
Head of Manufacturing Quality and Operational Excellence 80-100% (f/m/d)
Your daily contribution:
Build up and lead the global Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Quality team in close collaboration with regional units
Define and implement the global Lean and Operational Excellence strategy, aligned with corporate objectives
Establish global standards for Lean deployment, including value stream mapping, takt time, standard work, and visual management.
Govern global CI portfolio with prioritization, benefit tracking, and finance validation
Own global manufacturing quality standards and drive improvements in problem-solving, inspection methods and reporting
Reduce CoPQ and improve First Pass Yield through structured quality initiatives
Drive Lean transformation across sites, including flow, pull systems, and waste elimination
Deploy standard work and visual management systems to stabilize and optimize processes
Build global CI capability via training and certification
Lead global production engineering, ensuring know-how transfer, design for manufacturability and manage global Capex planning
Conduct systematic reviews of global production footprint, capabilities, and capacities, aligned with strategic goals
Foster leadership, succession planning, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Your Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in Lean deployment, CI, and manufacturing operations
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
Proven experience in industrial engineering and productivity improvement
Demonstrated ability to lead global Lean transformations and CI programs
Expertise in data analysis, process mining, and digital CI tools
Financial acumen for benefit validation and budgeting
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and manufacturing quality systems.
Your Personality:
Hands-on, action-oriented mindset with a strong doer attitude
Bridges strategic vision and shopfloor realities to deliver results
Executive-level communication combined with shopfloor approachability
Skilled at simplifying complex challenges and driving execution
Fluent in English, intermediate German
Willingness to travel internationally (25–35%, occasionally on short notice)
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working conditions
Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
Working environment with professional development opportunities
Participation in job-related training and further education
Above-average pension fund
Appreciative and inclusive corporate culture
Demonstrated lived values that value diversity
Dynamic, international environment with committed employees
Structured induction process
Short public transport connections
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents.
Note:
For this positons we are not able to accept any applications from external recruitment agencies.
Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: Winterthur
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Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry. jid2588d15pn jit0311pn jiy26pn