Production Team Leader Machining
- 01 September 2026
- 100%
- Haag
About the job
At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading provider of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for over 60 years. With more than 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag (Switzerland) and run production sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, as well as sales and service centres around the globe.
Our passion for integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and innovation guides us – always together as #oneVAT.
When you join us, you become part of a dedicated, international team where your voice counts, your ideas make a difference, and your professional development is supported.
Purpose of the Role
The Production Team Coordinator Machining coordinates and controls the operational processes within the Machining production area to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing. The role ensures the optimal use of employees, machines, and resources as well as the continuous improvement of processes, safety, and productivity within the area of responsibility.
Responsibilities
Acting as deputy to the team leader during absences and ensuring smooth production operations
Coordinating and monitoring daily production processes in the milling area
Ensuring compliance with production targets regarding quality, costs, delivery reliability, and occupational safety
Planning and managing personnel deployment considering capacities and qualifications
Providing professional leadership, support, and development of employees within the area of responsibility
Monitoring and continuously optimising manufacturing processes and identifying improvement potentials
Ensuring compliance with work instructions, quality standards, safety regulations, and 5S guidelines
Analysing key figures and initiating and tracking appropriate improvement measures
Supporting the introduction of new products, processes, and manufacturing technologies
Close collaboration with production planning, engineering, quality assurance, maintenance, and other interface areas
Escalation management in case of production deviations and coordination of immediate and corrective actions
Qualifications
Willingness and availability to work in a 2-shift system
Very good German language skills, both spoken and written; basic English skills for collaboration in an international environment
Completed technical vocational training as a polymechanic EFZ or comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in an industrial production environment, preferably in CNC milling
Experience in coordinating production teams or in a comparable leadership role
Sound knowledge of manufacturing and production processes in CNC milling
Understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement processes, and relevant production key figures
Good knowledge in occupational safety, quality, and process stability
Experience with ERP systems, preferably D365, as well as good Microsoft Office skills
Strong leadership and communication skills as well as high problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Structured, independent, and resilient working style as well as pronounced team and organisational skills
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Fairness, and Equal Opportunities
We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for all – as the foundation for innovation and success. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive and respectful working environment.
If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available on our website. All reports are treated with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .
