Plant Manager (all genders)

Pfäffikon | Full time

Your position

As a Plant Manager, you will take full responsibility for a highly specialized manufacturing site with advanced CNC automation. The plant operates in a lean structure and focuses on producing complex metal components and mold systems for the steel and glass industries. This role requires a hands-on leadership approach, combining operational oversight with a clear focus on efficiency, safety and quality. You will act as an interface between headquarters and other international plants, supporting stable operations and continuous developments.

Your tasks

• Managing all aspects of daily plant operations, ensuring production runs smoothly and targets are consistently achieved
• Controlling costs and overseeing budgeting processes while conducting detailed monthly performance reviews to maintain financial efficiency
• Ensuring health & safety compliance across the plant, implementing proactive measures to create and sustain a safe working environment
• Leading and developing plant employees, fostering engagement, motivation, and continuous improvement within the team
• Implementing process optimization initiatives, enhancing productivity, and ensuring operational excellence through hands-on involvement

Your profile

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, combined with a proactive, results-oriented mindset

• Several years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial production environment
• Technical understanding of manufacturing and automated processes
• Proven ability in cost control, budgeting, and efficiency improvement
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced in working with ERP systems

Languages: German - fluent; English - fluent

Nice to have: Knowledge of CNC machine processes, experience or insight in training or mentoring apprentices

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary package that reflects your qualifications and experience and aligns with current market values.  

Flexibility: 40.5 working hours per week, possibility of mobile working, and flexible, trust-based working hours, 6 weeks holiday per year 

Mobility: Free parking

Team spirit: A wide range of team events (e.g. team-building events, joint lunches, company events) 

Working environment: Modern and ergonomic workstations, technologically well-equipped workshop

Plus: Bonus programme, excellent social benefits as well as internal and external further training encouraged and required 

In addition to these local benefits for Pfäffikon we also offer you many global benefits.  

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online in English, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Verena Peinsipp (Talent Acquisition Partner)

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

Phone/WhatsApp: +43 699 1870 5271

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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