Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 81'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'769 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'974 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'214 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Produktionsleiter/in Kunststofftechnik
You lead and optimise plastic production with a focus on quality and efficiency
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan manufacturing processes, lead teams and secure product quality in the industry
In the plastics processing industry, you actively shape daily production. You take responsibility for efficient processes, lead specialists and secure product quality in the industry. Your expertise combines technical know-how with business thinking. This ensures sustainable manufacturing processes and develops innovative plastic products for the market.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Mechanical Engineering Technician. Based on 361 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'300 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'467 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 80'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 90'725 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 87'087 | 53 |
| Thurgau | CHF 84'500 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 83'835 | 24 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 81'378 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 80'000 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 98'000 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 91'000 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 82'000 | 45 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 80'600 | 231 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'000 | 13 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 73'500 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Produktionsleiter/in Kunststofftechnik
Official education path
The path leads through a higher professional exam or supplementary specialist courses in plastics technology.
Typical training path
Produktionsleiter/in Kunststofftechnik
Prerequisites
- Produktionsleiter/in Industrie HFP with additional specialist courses in plastics technology (e.g. Kunststoff-Fachmann/-frau KATZ, CAS or MAS in Kunststofftechnik)
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Technical understanding
- Good business knowledge
- High quality awareness
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Technical understanding
- Business thinking
- Quality awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work on the production floor and check machine settings with your team for the next order. You monitor the material flow and ensure all quality standards are met.
- You plan and optimise the entire production process for plastic products.
- You lead the staff team and organise the use of machinery.
- You monitor quality control and ensure safe manufacturing processes.
- You consider economic factors when sourcing raw materials and producing goods.
- You actively participate in the development of new plastic products.
Working conditions
You work in companies in the plastics processing industry, often in production halls and manufacturing areas. Your workplace is characterised by technical equipment and administrative planning rooms.
Where to learn
- KUNSTSTOFF.swissSchachenallee 29, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Technical understanding
- Business thinking
- Quality awareness
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Complex planning
- Physical strain
- Stressful periods
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