Product Unit Head Automation & Robotics
Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns in the most cost-efficient manner. Cutting-edge spinning technology from Rieter contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain by minimizing the use of resources. Rieter has been in business for more than 225 years, has 18 production locations in ten countries and employs a global workforce of around 5 100, about 16% of whom are based in Switzerland.
You have power, are versatile, service- and goal-oriented? You like to work in a team, are curious and always find innovative ways to reach your goals? Then you fit perfectly within our team and can strengthen our business as
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Unit Head Automation & Robotics to join our R&D and Technology department at Rieter. This role is pivotal in driving our automation strategy within an intercontinental and interdisciplinary context, covering regions such as Germany, the Czech Republic, China, and India. The successful candidate will be key in integrating and advancing automation, robotics, and textile machinery, by implementing Rieter’s Automation strategy.
This position is directly linked to our Digital initiative and encompasses a broad spectrum including AGV and collaborative robotics.
- Lead the implementation of key automation initiatives within the spinning mill environment in close alignment with the Digital Solutions team and other Product Units.
- Drive revenue growth and productivity goals while ensuring product quality.
- Lead multifunctional teams in identifying key automation opportunities and integrating global best practices in automation and robotics solutions.
- Establish key partnerships with external providers, universities, and research institutes.
- Develop individual business cases and execution plans for large investment initiatives and secure management approval.
- Manage the execution of initiatives in collaboration with internal and external partners, ensuring robust processes and achieving project goals within committed timelines and budgets.
- Engage key stakeholders across the manufacturing network and business partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Manage team and project budgets and provide regular updates to senior leadership on the technical, business, and financial status of initiatives.
- Build and sustain a team of capable resources for the execution of initiatives and development of automation roadmaps and customer projects.
- University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Industrial Automation).
- Project Management Certification.
- Desirable: experience in business management incl. P&L responsibility
- Extensive expertise in creating new solutions based on a depth of knowledge in the field.
- 5-10 years of experience in industrial engineering of automation.
- 5 years of experience leading large and complex automation projects and teams.
- Leadership experience in a matrix environment within a multinational company.
- Proven experience in identifying and partnering with solutions providers, universities, and research institutes for advanced technology development.
- Experience in building and developing teams to deliver results.
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and German language.
- Ability to develop compelling, fact-driven business cases and secure investment decisions from senior leadership.
- Application of processes for technology development and project execution.
- Willingness to globally travel up to 30%.
- an international working environment with long tradition
- versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
- good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
- a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Tom Ban
CHRO
Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
+41 52 208 7295
www.rieter.com
If you are interested in an exciting and varied work environment and have the qualifications listed above, we look forward to receiving your online application.
