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We are an international group that currently operates in 29 countries, with agents in 50 countries on four continents. Our global workforce of 6000 shares a commitment to partnering with customers in nearly every industry to provide comprehensive solutions with long-term support. Originally founded in 1892 as a small workshop in Horgen/Zurich, today Stäubli is an international group headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland\n The Production Manager is responsible for establishing, leading and continuously developing manufacturing operations within the Vietnam production facility.\nAs one of the first operational leaders on site, the Production Manager plays a critical role in the successful setup and ramp-up of the factory. The position is accountable for building production capabilities, recruiting and developing production teams, ensuring operational readiness, and delivering manufacturing performance aligned with Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives.\nWorking closely with the Head of Local Operations and the Operations Development Manager, the Production Manager supports production transfers, industrialization activities, process stabilization, workforce development and the implementation of Stäubli manufacturing standards.\nThe role is instrumental in creating a sustainable manufacturing organization capable of supporting future growth and operational excellence.\nMobility: 5%-10% of time\nDirect reporting: reports directly to the Head of Local Operations, Fluid Connectors\nThe role involves:\n1. Manufacturing Leadership & Ramp-Up:\n- Lead the setup and operational readiness of production activities within the Vietnam facility.\n- Participate in production transfer projects from other Stäubli manufacturing sites.\n- Ensure successful industrialization and ramp-up of transferred and new products.\n- Define production organization, workflows, staffing models and resource requirements.\n- Establish manufacturing standards, operating procedures and visual management systems.\n- Drive achievement of production targets, efficiency objectives and delivery commitments.\n- Monitor overall manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions when required.\n- Support installation, qualification and commissioning of production equipment.\n2. Team Building & People Development:\n- Build the production organization through recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning.\n- Develop production supervisors, team leaders and operators.\n- Create a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork and continuous improvement.\n- Ensure skills development through structured training and qualification programs.\n- Conduct performance reviews, development discussions and succession planning.\n- Promote employee engagement and retention.\n3. Production Operations Management:\n- Manage day-to-day manufacturing activities.\n- Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and production capacity.\n- Coordinate production priorities with Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.\n- Monitor production schedules and customer delivery requirements.\n- Ensure production resources are aligned with business growth requirements.\n- Support Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes through capacity and resource planning.\n- Ensure the reliability, availability and performance of production equipment through effective maintenance strategies and practices.\n4. Quality, Safety and Compliance:\n- Promote a strong safety-first culture throughout the production organization.\n- Ensure compliance with Stäubli EHS standards and local regulatory requirements.\n- Ensure adherence to manufacturing quality standards and customer requirements.\n- Lead problem-solving activities related to production and quality issues.\n- Ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.\n- Support customer, certification and internal audits.\n5. Continuous Improvement\n- Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.\n- Develop and monitor KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity.\n- Identify and implement productivity and efficiency improvement opportunities.\n- Support Value Stream Mapping, 5S and operational excellence initiatives.\n- Drive waste reduction and process optimization projects.\n6. Cross-Functional Collaboration\n- Collaborate with transferring sites to ensure successful knowledge transfer and process stabilization.\n- Support operational reviews and strategic initiatives led by the Head of Local Operations.\n- Contribute to the development of Vietnam Operations as a member of the site leadership team. Cross-Functional Collaboration\nManagerial Responsibilities\n- Build and lead the production organization in line with the site's growth roadmap.\n- Recruit, develop and engage production teams to achieve operational excellence.\n- Promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.\n- Drive team performance through clear objectives, coaching and talent development.\n- Contribute as a member of the site leadership team and support cross-functional collaboration.\nNature and Scope of Responsibilities\n- Accountable for the achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) objectives within the production area.\n- Responsible for building and developing the production organization to support business growth and operational excellence.\n- Leads a multidisciplinary production workforce and manages the associated resources and budget.\n- Ensures alignment of production activities with site priorities and strategic objectives.\n- Exercises autonomy in operational decision-making within the assigned scope and escalates major risks or issues when required.\nKnowledge:\nBachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related technical field.\nManufacturing operations and production management in an industrial environment.\nProduction ramp-up, capacity planning and resource management.\nLean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.\nQuality systems, problem-solving techniques and performance management.\nHealth, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.\nERP and manufacturing information systems.\nSkills:\nLeadership and team development.\nManufacturing performance management (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).\nWorkforce planning and organizational building.\nProject management and cross-functional coordination.\nData analysis and decision-making.\nEffective communication in a multicultural environment.\nFluency in English and Vietnamese; 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