Senior Manager Operations (all genders) 

We are mission critical 

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first startup to combine agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Around 1600 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, USA and Finland) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leader in selected satellite products and for constellations in the New Space sector. Beyond Gravity also uses its space knowledge for applications outside of space technology: The high-precision products have already been used in the semiconductor industry for more than 20 years.

Your responsibilities

• Leads the Operations Management team for the plant in Emmen
• Process owner and responsible for the execution of the following activities  
  • Production Office (MDM, Planning, scheduling, Procurement) 
  • Production Execution (Manufacturing, Assembly and Integration) 
  • Logistics (Goods receipt and inspection, War
  • Leads and directs the Operations Organization of the plant / production unit through efficiency in 
  • Demand and capacity planning 
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Inventory and Material Management 
  • Manufacturing Execution  
  • Productivity improvement initiatives 
• Ensures the on-time material/service/parts/jigs availability for purchased items under his/her responsibility in line with the production and project planning
• Implementation of the production orders within the framework of the specified quality, deadlines, and costs, in cooperation with the quality assurance ensuring the necessary production documentation 
• Optimize manufacturing processes in terms of cost, quality, defect risk/tolerance in collaboration with manufacturing engineering, quality assurance (pFMEA, CtQ) and production teams 
• Owner of cost center budget, establish/execute the investment plan  
• Collaboration in the non-conformance process and measures for route cause analyses, corrective and preventive measures 
• Support of the Manufacturing Engineering team in quotations, concept work and developments, interdisciplinary collaboration in make-or-buy decisions
• Takes the managerial responsibility towards the direct reports, performing the HR processes such as competence planning, recruitment, performance management, development etc. 
• Leads according to the BG Values and Code of Conduct, and drives the people & leadership development 

Your Profile

• Education in Engineering, M.Sc. level, Bachelor, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Eduction 
• Management track record in an (international) industry environment 
• Solid technical and Operations background in a project-based industry 
• Supply Chain and Procurement know-how
• Excellent communication skills in English and German
• Holistic view and good analytical skills  
• Leading Operations in a regulated environment 
• Space or Aerospace experience is an advantage
• Experience in applying Operational Excellence Methods 

What we offer

• Work in an international environment with global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously
• Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)
• Flexible and mobile working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation

We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Your contact

Did we spark your interest in this exciting position? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.

Recruiter/HR Manager: Stefan Hunger |  https://beyondgravity.com