Team Leader Maintenance

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.

Purpose of the Role

As Team Leader, you and your team ensure the high availability and reliability of our production equipment in the Machining and Vulcanizing areas. You coordinate maintenance activities, lead and develop your employees, and drive the continuous improvement of processes, safety, and equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure occupational, equipment, and machine safety in the Machining and Vulcanizing areas
• Plan and coordinate maintenance, repair, and optimization activities in close collaboration with Production
• Ensure high equipment availability as well as sustainable troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
• Analyze equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective and improvement measures
• Provide technical and people leadership and systematically develop the maintenance team through coaching, objective setting, and regular feedback
• Plan personnel resources and coordinate assignments, vacations, and absences
• Plan, prioritize, and manage maintenance activities based on operational KPIs
• Contribute to budget planning and ensure budget compliance as well as the cost-effective use of resources
• Contribute to and take on sub-project leadership in improvement and investment projects, e.g. TPM, Lean Maintenance, and equipment optimization
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards and promote a proactive maintenance culture
• Participate in the on-call duty rotation (approx. 3 to 4 assignments per year, each lasting one week)

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational training as a Polymechanic, Automation Technician, Mechatronics Technician, or comparable qualification
• Very good written and spoken German and good English skills (minimum level B1)
• Further education in maintenance, e.g. Maintenance Specialist with Federal Diploma (FA), Business Processes/Process Engineering (HF), or a comparable higher professional qualification
• Several years of experience in industrial maintenance of production equipment, special-purpose machinery, machine tools, or automated systems
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in a technical or industrial environment
• Sound knowledge of systematic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
• Strong customer and service orientation toward internal stakeholders
• Structured, solution-oriented, and resilient approach with a hands-on mentality, as well as the ability to set clear priorities even in demanding situations
• High level of integrity, reliability, and flexibility, with a willingness to take responsibility and continuously develop
• PLC knowledge (Siemens S7/TIA Portal or Beckhoff) is an advantage

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.