Workshop Coordinator

Destinus; Payerne; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus in Payerne is seeking a hands-on Workshop Coordinator to keep the R&D workshop running smoothly across work preparation, warehouse and logistics, and shop floor management. You will manage stores and ERP records, coordinate deliveries, and support manufacturing on the floor while collaborating with engineering, procurement and production teams.

A polymechanic background with 3+ years in AVOR, warehousing or production is required; fluent English is essential, French or German an

Qualifications

• Hands-on attitude and willingness to work on the shop floor.
• Experience across AVOR, warehousing and production operations.
• Strong organizational and self-sufficiency skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop stores and warehouse; receive goods, maintain stock, and ensure ERP records.
• Coordinate site logistics; handle deliveries, supplier interactions and material flow between internal teams and partners.
• Keep workshop organized; manage tool inventories, maintenance scheduling and a clean production environment.
• Support manufacturing on the floor when needed (setup machines, prepare workpieces).
• Assess manufacturability of new parts from engineering; flag risks and support production transition.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Organized

Manufacturing experience

Education

EFZ or comparable polymechanic training

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Destinus team at Payerne is looking for a hands‑on Workshop Coordinator to keep the R&D workshop running smoothly across work preparation, warehouse and logistics, and workshop management. This is a broad operational role that touches everything between an incoming delivery and a finished part leaving the shop, suited to someone who is equally comfortable at a workbench, a stock shelf, or a planning board.

The ideal candidate has a machinist or polymechanic background and has since built solid experience across AVOR, warehousing, and production operations. They are organised, self‑sufficient, and not afraid to get their hands dirty when needed.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the workshop stores and warehouse{{:}} receive incoming goods, maintain stock levels of materials, consumables, and tooling, and ensure accurate inventory records in the ERP system
• Handle logistics for the site{{:}} coordinate deliveries and shipments, manage supplier and carrier interactions, and ensure timely flow of materials between internal teams and external partners
• Keep the workshop organized and operational{{:}} manage tool inventories, coordinate equipment maintenance scheduling, and maintain a clean and efficient production environment
• Support manufacturing directly when needed, setting up machines, preparing workpieces, or assisting technicians on the floor
• Assess manufacturability of new parts coming from engineering; flag risks and support the transition of new components into production
• Maintain accurate production and logistics data in the ERP system; support reporting on stock, lead times, and workshop status
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to keep information flowing and bottlenecks from forming
• You don't need to be an expert in every area. We're looking for a strong manufacturing professional with experience in at least two of these areas and the willingness to develop across the others

Requirements

What You’ll Need

• Completed vocational training as a Polymechaniker/in, machinist, or equivalent - EFZ or comparable
• 3+ years of broad operational experience spanning at least two of the following{{:}} AVOR / work preparation, warehouse and logistics management, workshop or production floor operations
• Hands-on attitude and willing and able to step in on the floor, not just coordinate from a desk
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, technical drawings, machining methods, and tolerances
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory, production orders, and logistics; comfortable maintaining accurate records
• Organized and self-sufficient - able to manage multiple workstreams without close supervision
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume or R&D-adjacent manufacturing environment is an advantage
• Fluent in English (required); French and/or German is a strong advantage