Workshop Supervisor - Sheet Metal Shop - Level III
Basel, CH
Position Summary
At Jet Aviation, we do not just build interiors - we create aircraft cabins that are as functional as they are elegant, ensuring, every journey is a masterpiece of comfort and style. We invite you to join us and supervise a team of artisans that are dedicated to perfection. Take your place among the world’s finest in luxury aviation.
Main Responsibilities
Lead with Distinction:
- Supervise a team up to 15 talented sheet metal technicians to achieve assembling and manufacturing of parts for our unique aircraft monuments, promoting skills development and recognize achievements.
- Conduct assessment dialogues and recognize team achievements.
Drive Project Success:
- Ensure the jobs are performed in accordance with the relevant documentation and maintain accurate records on the files related to budget, schedule, and manpower.
- Collaborate and budget responsible with the shop manager on quotations, refurbishments, and completion projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external suppliers to ensure efficient project execution.
Ensure Safety First:
- Implement corrective actions from audits and ensure continuous improvement through 5S actions and controls.
- Uphold safety and security of the shop and the team assigned to it, including organization, protection, and cleanliness of the team area.
Foster Communication & Collaboration:
- Liaise with internal stakeholders on escalation items, modifications, product development, and prototyping.
- Cascade company and department communications effectively and address feedback or issues promptly.
- Demonstrate strong communication and coaching skills to motivate and guide the team.
What we offer
- An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.
- Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Working with the latest technologies and tools.
- A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you.
- Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours.
Your profile
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead 10-15 people.
- Advanced knowledge of project management, including budget, schedules and KPI control.
- Strong experience in water system, assembling and welding.
- Strong experience in manufacturing of sheet metal parts and complex assemblies (decorative and structural).
- Professional experience in aviation industry with a deep understanding of regulatory processes (EASA P21G manufacturing and P145 fabrication).
- Working on daily basis with 2D and 3D drawings, with SAP and as well MS Office Toolsets are no obstacle.
- Good English skills, any other language is a plus.
- Proactive, forward thinking, and self-motivated team player.