Supervisor

A global leader in engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, headquartered in Zurich, is expanding its shop floor at the airport with a supervisory opening in the New Engines division, covering LEAP and GTF powerplants. The company, with more than nine decades of experience, serves over 500 customers worldwide and emphasizes innovation, sustainability and a strong safety mindset. The supervisor will oversee a multicultural crew of roughly twenty‑five people, ensuring that safety and quality standards are fully understood and applied. Daily duties include guiding the team toward meeting schedule and cost goals, allocating work and monitoring labour efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Lean and 5S methods. The role also involves handling performance targets, conducting regular reviews, supporting skill development, and leading internal and external audits while implementing corrective actions. Applicants must bring at least three years of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, with a track record of leadership or management, preferably within an MRO environment. Strong communication, problem‑solving and interpersonal abilities are required, as is a solid grasp of manufacturing processes and their broader interconnections. The candidate should be self‑driven, proactive and comfortable with continuous‑improvement initiatives, able to work with maintenance documentation tools, and proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is a plus. Fluency in English at a minimum B2 level is mandatory, and German language skills are advantageous. The position is based at Zurich‑Airport and is open only to individuals holding an EU or Swiss passport or a Swiss work permit.