Team Leader Maintenance

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As a world-leading provider of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for over 60 years. With over 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 centers around the globe. Our passion for integrity, teamwork, customer orientation, and innovation guides us - always together as #oneVAT. When you join us, you will become part of a dedicated, international team where your voice counts, your ideas make a difference, and your professional development is promoted.     Purpose of the Role As Team Leader, together with your team, you ensure high availability and reliability of our production facilities in the areas of Machining and Vulcanizing. You coordinate maintenance activities, lead and develop your employees, and drive the continuous improvement of processes, safety, and equipment performance.   Responsibilities • Ensuring occupational, plant, and machine safety in the areas of Machining and Vulcanizing • Planning and coordinating maintenance, repair, and optimization work in close cooperation with production • Ensuring high equipment availability as well as sustainable troubleshooting and preventive maintenance • Analyzing malfunctions and implementing sustainable corrective and improvement measures • Technical and personnel leadership as well as targeted development of the maintenance team through coaching, target agreements, and regular feedback • Planning personnel resources as well as coordinating assignments, vacations, and absences • Planning, prioritizing, and controlling maintenance activities based on operational key figures • Participating in budget planning and ensuring budget compliance as well as economic use of resources • Collaborating on and taking over partial project leadership in improvement and investment projects, e.g., TPM, Lean Maintenance, and equipment optimizations • Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards as well as promoting a proactive maintenance culture • Participation in on-call service (approx. 3 to 4 assignments per year, each for one week)   Qualifications • Completed basic technical training as a polymechanic, automation technician, mechatronics technician, or comparable training • Very good German skills in speaking and writing as well as good English skills (at least level B1) Further education in the field of maintenance, e.g., Maintenance Specialist FA, business processes/process technology (HF) or comparable higher vocational training • Several years of experience in industrial maintenance of production facilities, special machines, machine tools, or automated systems • At least 2 years of leadership experience in a technical or industrial environment • Sound knowledge in systematic fault analysis and preventive maintenance • High customer and service orientation towards internal stakeholders • Structured, solution-oriented, and resilient way of working with a hands-on mentality as well as the ability to set clear priorities even in demanding situations • High integrity, reliability, and flexibility as well as the willingness to take responsibility and continuously develop oneself • PLC knowledge (Siemens S7/TIA Portal or Beckhoff) is an advantage     Our commitment to inclusion, fairness, and equal opportunity 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 the most diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive and respectful work environment. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available on our website. All reports are treated strictly confidentially and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.