International Production Manager - Buhler Group

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in sustainable technology? Buhler is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced full-time International Production Manager to join our team in Owatonna, MN. In this pivotal role, you'll be driving production capacity, managing critical drawings, certifying local suppliers, and training our dedicated staff on assembly and quality procedures.

WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER JOINING US?

At Buhler, our employees are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-oriented company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success, which is why we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. When you join our team, you get access to personal development opportunities and exceptional benefits to encourage you to make a difference in the lives of our customers.

THE GREAT PAY

We offer this International Production Manager position competitive pay!

OUR SOLID BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Career and personal development opportunities
• Cross-cultural working environment
• Healthcare program
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Profit-sharing
• Seniority bonus
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 6% company contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 15 days vacation
• Sick time
• Maternity and paternity leave

WHO ARE WE?

Buhler Group is a family-owned Swiss company that creates sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world's most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technology, process solutions, and business models. Two billion people each day enjoy foods produced on Bühler equipment, and one billion people travel in vehicles manufactured with parts produced with our machinery. Having this global relevance, we are in a unique position to turn today's global challenges into sustainable and good business.

WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ENTAIL?

This full-time position requires significant international travel. You will be traveling overseas at least 30% of the time, with peaks as high as 50%. When not traveling, you will be based in our Owatonna, MN location.

As an International Production Manager, your days will be filled with impactful and diverse activities. You will be at the helm of managing the transfer and updates of critical drawings between BSCI and Buhler entities, ensuring all documentation is precise and up-to-date. You'll coordinate facility and investment requirements with local Buhler entities, designing and implementing efficient manufacturing process flows between suppliers and local teams. Your expertise will shine as you organize and oversee remote training of production and quality procedures by BSCI personnel, as well as training local applications engineers and service personnel. You will manage vendor approvals and oversee the qualification process of final products produced at overseas Buhler facilities. Ensuring a seamless flow from inquiry to order, and order to shipment, you'll integrate essential production and quality data into BSCI core business systems.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION MANAGER:

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of machining techniques and assembly processes, particularly of vacuum-related equipment
• Ability to identify and manage risk effectively
• Business and financial acumen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read and interpret prints with strong attention to detail
• General project management skills, including scheduling, cost planning, and tracking
• Strong moderation skills for meetings, risk analysis, and reviews
• Ability to foster creativity and innovation within the team
• Willingness to travel

A bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred! Proficiency in SolidWorks is also a plus! Our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application is quick and easy. Apply now and be our new International Production Manager!