Global OPS Continuous Improvement Manager (gn)

Stellenbeschreibung:

We are looking for a Global OPS Continuous Improvement Manager that can be based out of any of the following locations: Raunheim, Wohlen, Bergish Gladbach, Barchfeld, Bingen Brugherio, Liechtenstein, or San Polo di Piave. Global Operations continuously strives to improve profitability, resilience, performance, and organizational effectiveness across the end-to-end value chain. In this role, you are responsible not only for driving and governing savings initiatives across Oerlikon, but also for leading strategic cross-functional transformation programs across Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and related business functions.

You ensure transparency, governance, and execution of savings and performance improvement initiatives, while also supporting broader operational transformation topics such as target operating model design, supply chain optimization, risk mitigation, sourcing footprint development, and crisis readiness. The role requires strong collaboration with senior leadership, business functions, regions, and external stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into concrete initiatives, governance mechanisms, and measurable business impact.

Your Responsibilities

Lead cost-out and operational improvement projects such as process optimization, footprint initiatives, make-or-buy, BCC, value engineering
Support strategic transformation initiatives, including target operating model design, governance clarification, and cross-functional alignment
Coordinate supply chain, sourcing, and risk mitigation topics affecting operational performance and business continuity
Drive governance, tracking, and reporting of savings initiatives across Oerlikon
Collaborate with Finance and business leaders to define savings targets, monitor progress, and elevate gaps where needed
Drive crisis readiness and resilience initiatives, including backup planning and simulation activities
Prepare executive-ready analyses, updates, and decision proposals for senior management
Successful execution of cost-out and transformation programs
Improved cross-functional alignment, resilience, and decision-making support for management
Transparent governance and reporting of savings and performance initiatives

Your Profile

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of progressive professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement Management, Electrical Engineering, Services Business or similar fields
Experience in managing "within the matrix" of an international and intercultural company
Track record in transformation environments
Proven track record in managing complex projects / programs and demonstrated target achievement and efficiency in multinational industrial companies
Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering or Service business

Why Oerlikon

Curiosity thrives at Oerlikon, and creates a dynamic, energetic and exciting environment that incubates innovation and passion to consistently improve what we do every day. This drives value for our customers and other stakeholders and helps us to enhance the performance of our products and services.

Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.

We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential - guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.