R&D Workshop & Logistics Lead

Destinus; Payerne; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus in Payerne, Switzerland, is seeking a hands-on Workshop Coordinator to keep the R&D workshop running smoothly across preparation, warehousing, and shop floor management. The role suits someone comfortable on the bench, on a stock shelf, or at a planning board.

You will lead warehouse activities, manage stock, coordinate with Production, Purchasing and Engineering, train colleagues, keep MSD ERP data accurate, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring compliance with Swiss health

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training (EFZ) as Logistiker/in or Polymechaniker/in or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of warehouse and logistics experience, with supervision experience.
• Valid Swiss forklift license (Staplerausweis or permis de cariste).
• Hands-on attitude on the shop floor, not just coordination.
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory, production orders and logistics (MSD).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, drawings and tolerances.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven reporting and stock discrepancies resolution.
• Experience training or onboarding colleagues.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Organized and self-sufficient, able to manage multiple workstreams.
• Flexible hours within Swiss rules; available during peak periods.
• Fluent in English.
• Nice to have: French and/or German.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and store incoming goods and prepare outgoing shipments.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure items are in designated locations for use or dispatch.
• Plan daily priorities and workload for the warehouse team; coordinate with Production, Purchasing and Engineering.
• Onboard and train new and junior colleagues; provide regular feedback.
• Keep ERP data accurate and support cycle counts and stock audits.
• Investigate and resolve stock or data discrepancies with Finance and Planning teams.
• Report on stock, lead times, order fulfillment and workshop status; propose improvements.
• Drive process improvements and standardization on warehouse operations.
• Lead on safety and compliance with Swiss health and safety rules.
• Support tool inventory management and equipment maintenance scheduling in the workshop.
• Assist technicians on the floor when needed and help set up machines.
• Collaborate across Logistics, Engineering, Procurement and Production to prevent bottlenecks.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Vocational training (EFZ) in Logistiker/in or Polymechaniker/in

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics (MSD) warehouse modules

Job description

Destinus in Payerne, Switzerland, is seeking a hands-on Workshop Coordinator to keep the R&D workshop running smoothly across preparation, warehousing, and shop floor management. The role suits someone comfortable on the bench, on a stock shelf, or at a planning board.

You will lead warehouse activities, manage stock, coordinate with Production, Purchasing and Engineering, train colleagues, keep MSD ERP data accurate, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring compliance with Swiss health