Haag, St. Gallen, CH
Production Team Coordinator Machining
- 02 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 9469 Haag, St. Gallen, CH
About the job
About VAT
At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading provider of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for over 60 years. With more than 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 centres around the globe.
Our passion for integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and innovation guides us – always together as #oneVAT.
When you join us, you become part of a dedicated, international team where your voice counts, your ideas make a difference, and your professional development is supported.
Production Team Coordinator Machining
Production Team Coordinator Machining
Purpose of the Role
The Production Team Coordinator Machining coordinates and controls the operational processes within the machining production area to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing. The role ensures the optimal deployment of employees, machines, and resources as well as the continuous improvement of processes, safety, and productivity within the area of responsibility.
Responsibilities
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Acting as deputy for the team leader during absences and ensuring smooth production operations
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Coordination and monitoring of daily production processes in the milling area
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Ensuring compliance with production targets regarding quality, costs, delivery reliability, and occupational safety
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Planning and managing personnel deployment considering capacities and qualifications
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Technical leadership, support, and development of employees within the area of responsibility
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Monitoring and continuous optimisation of manufacturing processes as well as identifying improvement potentials
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Ensuring compliance with work instructions, quality standards, safety regulations, and 5S guidelines
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Analysis of key figures as well as initiation and follow-up of appropriate improvement measures
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Support in the introduction of new products, processes, and manufacturing technologies
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Close collaboration with production planning, engineering, quality assurance, maintenance, and other interface areas
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Escalation management in case of production deviations as well as coordination of immediate and corrective actions
Qualifications
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Willingness and availability to work in a 2-shift system
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Very good German skills in spoken and written form; basic knowledge of English for collaboration in an international environment
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Completed technical vocational training as a polymechanic EFZ or comparable qualification
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Several years of professional experience in an industrial production environment, preferably in CNC milling
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Experience in coordinating production teams or in a comparable leadership role
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Sound knowledge of manufacturing and production processes in CNC milling
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Understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement processes, and relevant production key figures
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Good knowledge in the areas of occupational safety, quality, and process stability
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Experience with ERP systems, preferably D365, as well as good Microsoft Office skills
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Strong leadership and communication skills as well as high problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Structured, independent, and resilient working style as well as pronounced team and organisational skills
