Production Team Leader (Machining / Mechanical Manufacturing)

About the job

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Purpose of the Position

Ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality mechanical manufacturing as well as further development of the team and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading, developing, and coaching a team of 10–15 employees.
• Ensuring precise deployment and capacity planning in the ERP system.
• Optimizing utilization and prioritization within production.
• Planning and organizing training, skill development, and further advancement measures.
• Implementing and integrating new technologies, machines, and digital tools.
• Facilitating problem-solving processes including DMAIC and promoting continuous improvement (KVP) activities.
• Ensuring compliance with all quality and safety standards.
• Close collaboration with quality, planning, maintenance, and other interfaces.

Requirements

• Completed technical basic training, polymechanic EFZ or equivalent.
• Further education such as technician HF, process specialist or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in mechanical manufacturing or a comparable production environment.
• Experience in leading employees (team or shift leadership).
• Understanding of production processes, quality systems, and occupational safety.
• Experience with lean methods, continuous improvement (KVP), or Six Sigma is an advantage. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Very good German and good English skills.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .