Production Team Coordinator Machining

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG is seeking a hands-on operations specialist to coordinate daily activities in mechanical manufacturing. You will support CNC operators, setup technicians and production staff to maintain smooth material flow, prioritize orders, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Your role includes tackling problems and contributing to shopfloor meetings and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Basic technical training related to mechanical work and production.
• Several years of experience in CNC manufacturing or mechanical production.
• Sound knowledge of machining processes, tools and production workflows.
• Strong understanding of quality and processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, independent working style.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily operations in mechanical manufacturing.
• Provide technical support for CNC operators, setup technicians and machining staff.
• Ensure efficient flow of materials and orders within production.
• Support prioritizing and processing production orders.
• Monitor compliance with quality, safety and process standards.
• Troubleshoot and escalate problems to Team Leader.
• Participate in shopfloor meetings and training of new employees.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, scrap, OEE and on-time delivery.
• Participate in Lean, CIP and process optimization projects.
• Deputize for Team Leader in their absence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Basic technical training (polymechanic / production mechanic)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

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At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordination and monitoring of daily operations in mechanical manufacturing
• Technical support for CNC operators, setup technicians, and employees in the machining area
• Ensuring an efficient flow of materials and orders within production
• Support in prioritizing and processing production orders
• Monitoring compliance with quality, safety, and process standards
• Support in troubleshooting and escalation of problems to the Team Leader
• Conducting and/or supporting shopfloor meetings
• Support in the onboarding and training of new employees
• Monitoring key performance indicators such as productivity, scrap, OEE, and on-time delivery
• Participation in Lean, continuous improvement (CIP), and process optimization projects
• Deputizing for the Team Leader in their absence

Requirements

• Basic technical training, preferably as a polymechanic, production mechanic, or in a comparable mechanical profession
• Several years of experience in CNC manufacturing or mechanical production
• Sound knowledge of machining processes, tools, and production workflows
• Strong understanding of quality and processes
• Strong organizational skills as well as a solution-oriented and independent working style
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with ERP systems and common MS Office applications
• Willingness to take responsibility for day-to-day operational activities

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success . We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace . If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .