What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Sulzer?
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About The Role
Job Summary
The Operations / Manufacturing / Production Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day production or service center activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing or service processes. This role supervises teams, coordinates resources, and supports continuous improvement efforts.
This job profile is intended for People Managers of 4 junior to experienced expert-level roles.
This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium organization.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise teams and ensure adherence to schedules.
Monitor production or service metrics and implement improvements.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Coordinate with maintenance and logistics to support operations.
Train and develop team members.
Support implementation of lean manufacturing practices.
Report performance and issues to senior management.
Skills & Qualifications
Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and 6 years of relevant work experience are minimally required to be able to manage and coordinate one or more expert-level teams.
Experience in manufacturing or production management.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with lean tools and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in production software and reporting tools.
Effective communication and team-building abilities.
What we offer you
What We Offer You
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
About The Role
Job Summary
The Operations / Manufacturing / Production Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day production or service center activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing or service processes. This role supervises teams, coordinates resources, and supports continuous improvement efforts.
This job profile is intended for People Managers of 4 junior to experienced expert-level roles.
This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium organization.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise teams and ensure adherence to schedules.
Monitor production or service metrics and implement improvements.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Coordinate with maintenance and logistics to support operations.
Train and develop team members.
Support implementation of lean manufacturing practices.
Report performance and issues to senior management.
Skills & Qualifications
Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and 6 years of relevant work experience are minimally required to be able to manage and coordinate one or more expert-level teams.
Experience in manufacturing or production management.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with lean tools and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in production software and reporting tools.
Effective communication and team-building abilities.
What we offer you
What We Offer You
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Health savings account matching
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid paternal leave
- Gym reimbursement
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.