Workshop Supervisor

Summary:
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

In order to reinforce the Sheet Metal team in Basel we are currently recruiting for a

**Workshop Supervisor - Sheet Metal Production**

Our Sheet Metal Shop is part of the Production Organization next to the Cabinet, Electro, Upholstery, Finishing and Composite Shops. The shop is split into the following groups, Production Line, Machine Shop, Complex Assembly & Water System, and Kitting Team. To reinforce our Shop structure, performance, and capability we are looking for a new partially hands-on Supervisor.

This position is responsible for overseeing the execution of workshop projects to achieve budget, safety, quality, and on-time delivery targets

Description/Tasks:

- Functional Supervisor of Team Leads, Technicians and Certifying Workshop Technicians
- Able to lead a team up to 10 people
- Assigns and verifies tasks upon completion. Ensures compliance to standard Jet Basel procedures, and practices to achieve our JBSL quality standards requirements
- Coordinate with internal and external suppliers to ensure efficient and effective project execution
- Ensures the jobs are performed on the project in accordance with the relevant documentation: Tier 4, Project Work Break Down structure and Earned Value
- Excellent technical knowledge
- Liaises with the internal stakeholders such as PPM on escalation items / modifications and product development & prototyping.
- In charge of the cleanliness and tidiness of the work area
- Ensures the team follows environmental and safety regulations
- Efficiently evaluates time and tasks.
- Cascade Company and Department communication downstream and feedback and or issues upstream
- Frequent, flexible discussions with employees concerning Contribution, Engagement & Development
- Arrange team events
- Reward & recognition for the team members
- Perform the EPA assessment & dialogue for his/her team

Qualification/Experience:

- Meets requirements for Workshop Team Leader (internal Level I or II)
- Demonstrated Leadership and conflict management skills.
- Demonstrated budget and schedule experience and knowledge
- Demonstrated project management knowledge and experience (incl. cost and time control) and release authorization.
- Demonstrated problem solving and influencing skills
- Understanding of budgets and KPIs
- Advanced knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance documentations
- Familiar with aviation authorities (FOCA, EASA, FAA,..) procedures and processes
- Strong influencing skills
- Strong communication & coaching skills
- Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
- Team player and self-motivated
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to learn, interested to grow in the job
- Proactive and forward thinking
- PC literate with MS packages Experience in using SAP ERP or equivalent
- Good level of English (B2 preferred). Must be able to read and understand Engineering data and maintenance tasks in English manuals
- Able to speak and write multiple languages: English (mandatory); French or German would be an advantage