Production Team Leader Assembly

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 are 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.

Responsibilities:

• Check and communicate daily attendance.
• Monitor compliance with working hours and schedules.
• Verify proper shift handover, workplace cleanliness, and preparation of tools for the next production item.
• Monitor compliance with production cycle times and operators' daily production targets.
• Inform operators about the tasks and activities they need to perform.
• Provide instructions to machine setters and operators regarding technological, quality, organizational, and housekeeping issues.
• Prepare documentation for products scheduled to enter production.
• Intervene when non-compliance with production technology or manufacturing procedures is identified.
• Monitor machine setup and product adjustment processes.
• Ensure that the first parts produced after machine setup are compliant with quality requirements.
• Monitor operators' inspection of parts according to the control plan and measurement frequency requirements.
• Ensure correct labeling of parts and semi-finished products.
• Monitor completed parts and coordinate their transfer to the next operation or department.
• Ensure that parts are properly polished and packaged before being sent to the next operation.
• Ensure traceability of parts so they can be identified according to the operator who produced them.
• Evaluate subordinate personnel.
• Ensure the availability of materials, tools, and documentation required for the production of each item.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar position.
• Availability to work in a three-shift system.
• Advanced German and English language skills.
• Good knowledge of technical drawings.
• Team coordination and leadership skills; strong organizational abilities.
• Computer literacy and PC operation skills.
• Knowledge of the 6S methodology.

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.