Head of Production

Full-time Company Description INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. Job Description The Head of Production is responsible for leading all production activities across the sitecombining hands-on operational management with strategic oversight. This role ensures daily manufacturing performance while shaping long-term production capability, capacity, and organizational development. It drives operational excellence, ensures adherence to standard work, and aligns production strategy with broader site and business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership * Lead and oversee daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets. * Ensure operators and supervisors consistently follow standard work instructions and established processes. * Monitor production performance, respond to deviations, and implement robust corrective actions. * Maintain a safe work environment and enforce all safety standards and compliance requirements. Strategic Production Management * Define and execute the long-term production strategy to support business growth and operational maturity. * Own capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation across all production areas. * Develop organizational structures, team capabilities, and leadership succession pipelines within production. * Drive strategic improvement initiatives (lean transformations, automation, operational excellence). Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve issues and improve end-to-end performance. * Lead production input on capital investment decisions, new product introduction, and process changes. * Ensure effective communication and alignment across operational and business leadership teams. Continuous Improvement & Performance Management * Analyze production data and operational KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate waste. * Champion continuous improvement, standardization, and best-practice sharing throughout the business organization. * Support training, development, and cross-training programs to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Qualifications * Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Process Control a related field. Advanced degree preferred. * Several years of leadership experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment preferably related to the semiconductor industrymanaging teams and driving operational performance. * Strong expertise in production processes, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence methodologies. * Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational problem-solving ability. * Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and work cross-functionally at all organizational levels. Impact:This role ensures both the daily reliability and long-term evolution of the production organization. By combining operati