Team Leader Mechanical/Erosive Manufacturing

STIHL Kettenwerk Schweiz GmbH & Co KG

Bronschhofen

Key information

Publication date:08 January 2026
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Bronschhofen

Job summary

STIHL is an innovative family business and leading global brand. Join us for personal and professional growth in a supportive workplace.

Tasks

Lead the manufacturing area with 17 skilled professionals.
Ensure timely supply of high-precision spare parts for production.
Advise customers on manufacturability and design of parts.

Skills

Completed mechanical training and further education in production.
Strong leadership skills and years of experience.
Proficient in ERP systems and digital manufacturing processes.

Is this helpful?

WHY STIHL. As an innovative family business and leading global brand in the field of chainsaws and equipment, we employ around 20,000 people worldwide. We offer all the conditions to grow personally and professionally. Our corporate culture offers plenty of freedom for personal development. Together we shape the future – proactively and responsibly.

This is the task

Technical and personnel management of the manufacturing area with 17 qualified specialists
Ensuring timely supply of production with high-precision spare parts for STIHL stamping tools, special machines, and other drawing parts while complying with quality requirements
Consulting customers from production regarding manufacturability and design of the parts to be produced
Close cooperation with production control, quality assurance, and design
Technological and organizational further development of the area of responsibility considering the existing employee potential
Responsibility for compliance with regulations on occupational safety, health, and environmental protection
Technical training and supervision of apprentices
Ensuring and continuously developing the high 5S standard

What we expect

Completed basic mechanical training
Further training as an industrial foreman, technician, or production manager (federal diploma, higher technical school or equivalent)
Many years of experience in mechanical and/or erosive manufacturing
Strong leadership skills and several years of leadership experience in a comparable position
Communicative and implementation-strong personality with high organizational talent
Cooperative, structured, and goal-oriented working style
Confident handling of ERP systems and enthusiasm for digital manufacturing processes

Would you like to contribute to the success of our international company with your skills?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. Direct applications are preferred. STIHL Kettenwerk GmbH & Co KG Branch Office Wil Hubstrasse 100 9500 Wil (SG)

Categories:

Human Resources / Staff Management, Management / Project Management