Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.
At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!
Overview
We are looking for an experienced department Head for our Mechanical Assembly Team. The team is responsible for the internal assembly and external installation of our isolators for customers worldwide. Your task will be to ensure efficient, high-quality, cost-effective and timely processing.
Regular coordination and meetings are important to us in order to drive the continuous development and improvement of our internal processes. We attach great importance to innovation and optimization in order to meet the high demands of our customers and further expand our market position.
Responsibilities
Management of the team of assembly leaders (approx. 15 employees)
Resource and budget planning
Realizing the internal assembly and external installation of our isolators for customers worldwide
Ensuring efficient, high-quality, cost-effective and timely project execution
Continuous further development and improvement of internal processes
Personal and professional development of employees
Close exchange and cross-departmental collaboration with stakeholders
Contributing to the strategy and future planning of the division
Responsible for the safety of employees
Hardskills
Completed basic technical training with further training as an industrial foreman or technician
Several years of professional and management experience in an industrial environment
Management with key performance indicators (KPI)
Experience with lean management
Business fluent in German and English
Softskills
Natural leadership personality
Ability to coordinate, work under pressure, team player
Independent and careful way of working
High level of personal responsibility; solution-oriented
Creating sustainable relationships across departmental boundaries
Open communication
Willingness to travel worldwide approx. 10%
Drive for personal development and improvement
Cooperation with our assembly units in Germany, USA and Japan
We offer you
An open and collegial corporate culture
Room for ideas
Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
Intensive and job-orientated induction training
Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
Open communication policy
6 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off