Head of Unit "Vehicle Production" — FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali)
- Location
- Yverdon-les-Bains
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Head of unit “Vehicle production” 60-100% | SBB
Make Switzerland move with us. Head of Unit “Vehicle Production”
Yverdon-les-Bains / Work Smart, 01.12.2026 or to be agreed, 60-100%
- Head of unit “Vehicle production” 60-100% | SBB
- Make Switzerland move with us. Head of Unit “Vehicle Production”
- Investment projects and their implementation on site are also part of your responsibilities.
- Afin d'avoir du succès dans ce nouveau rôle, vous bénéficiez d'une orientation solutions et clients, ainsi que d'un sens prononcé de la qualité. Vous pouvez également compter sur votre leadership et vos qualités de communication.
- En tant que chef·fe d'unité, vous justifiez de plusieurs années d'expérience de conduite dans des domaines opérationnels tels que la production ou la maintenance ; une première expérience dans le domaine des véhicules ferroviaires serait un atout.
- In order to be successful in this new role, you benefit from a solutions and customer orientation, as well as a strong sense of quality.
Main responsibilities
- Investment projects and their implementation on site are also part of your responsibilities.
Key requirements
- Afin d'avoir du succès dans ce nouveau rôle, vous bénéficiez d'une orientation solutions et clients, ainsi que d'un sens prononcé de la qualité. Vous pouvez également compter sur votre leadership et vos qualités de communication.
- En tant que chef·fe d'unité, vous justifiez de plusieurs années d'expérience de conduite dans des domaines opérationnels tels que la production ou la maintenance ; une première expérience dans le domaine des véhicules ferroviaires serait un atout.
- Vous disposez d'une formation supérieure par exemple EPF/université/HES dans un domaine technique ou en économie d'entreprise, ainsi que de solides connaissances dans l'autre domaine.
- Vous maîtrisez le français (niveau C1 minimum) et avez une bonne connaissance de l'allemand (niveau B1 minimum), ceci afin de pouvoir échanger avec vos collègues des ateliers d'Olten.
What the company offers
- In order to be successful in this new role, you benefit from a solutions and customer orientation, as well as a strong sense of quality.
Application process
- here
- What awaits you.
- At the Yverdon workshops, a team of around 250 people carries out the mid-life renovation and overhauls of vehicles in the “Passenger Production” division, from dismantling to reassembly and commissioning.
- The “Yverdon Vehicles” service brings together production and industrialization projects.
- As a unit manager, you will manage operational teams and be able to concretely improve quality, respect deadlines and optimize costs - while contributing to the future development of the workshops.
- The management of this unit is entrusted to two production managers who are jointly responsible for the area.
- What you can make move.
- You manage 6 team leaders, as well as 2 “industrialization revisions” project managers, and assume general responsibility for a workforce of around 120 employees.
Contacts
- Unfortunately, applications by email will not be considered. Telephone + 41 51 220 20 29
- [email protected] FAQs for candidates About the position Job ID 103819 Stefan Meyer Telephone +41 79 206 37 53
Company and context
- As a member of the domain and workshop management team, you actively participate in its development, represent the unit in different committees and maintain close and productive collaboration with other organizational units, thus strengthening our position as a reliable partner.
- What you bring.
- You can also count on your leadership and communication skills.
- As head of unit, you have several years of driving experience in operational areas such as production or maintenance; a first experience in the field of railway vehicles would be an asset.
- You have higher education, for example EPF/university/HES, in a technical field or in business economics, as well as solid knowledge in the other field.
- You are fluent in French (minimum C1 level) and have a good knowledge of German (minimum B1 level), in order to be able to exchange with your colleagues in the Olten workshops.
- Your salary and benefits.
- We are actively committed to equal pay.
- This commitment occurs in accordance with the Code of Obligations, taking into account a comparison with the team, the market and the sector.
- Here's a good way to start.
Additional details
- Make Switzerland move with us. Head of Unit “Vehicle Production”
- Deadline for submission of applications: 08/23/2026 Final decision September 2026 About the application process Recruiting Support SBB FAQs for candidates About the position Telephone +41 79 206 37 53
- As an employer, we also know how to be flexible when it comes to reconciling work and private life. Welcome to diversity
- This is why we are committed to a working environment in which all employees can capitalize on their individual strengths, experiences and mentalities. Career and development
- CFF also participates in external continuing training which serves the interests of both employees and the company in the form of a financial contribution and/or time made available.
Notes and original content
- Make Switzerland move with us.
- Head of Unit “Vehicle Production”
- Apply here
- Deadline for submission of applications: 08/23/2026
- Final decision September 2026
- About the application process
- Recruiting Support SBB
- Telephone + 41 51 220 20 29
- [email protected]
- FAQs for candidates
Questions about this listing
What salary does FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) offer for this role?
FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) lists CHF 97'500 - 165'500 gross per year for this position in Yverdon-les-Bains. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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