Team Leader Workshop Operations

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a Team Leader Workshop Operations to head our skilled Engine Workshop team. The location is Schiedam, Netherlands.

What will you be doing?

As a Team Leader in our Engine Workshop, you are responsible for the operational management of the daily work activities of the mechanics in the Engine Workshop. Together you will work on overhauling, repairing, building, and remodelling all types of marine 4S engines.

Your main responsibility is the daily planning, coordination, and execution of the workload, along with managing the progress of the propulsion assemblies. You will also continuously ensure that the team is motivated and is willing to walk the extra mile when needed. In this position, you will report to the workshop manager.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: 

• Preparing assignments by checking drawings, technical specifications, and assemblies, along with transportation regulations.
• Ensuring the availability of all required parts, documentation, work instructions, and planning schedules.
• Keeping an eye on and maintaining safety, quality, and 5S topics on the workshop floor.
• Leading a team of mechanical specialists, coaching, evaluating, and executing development discussions.
• Ensuring that the level of quality remains at top level by inspecting the work execution and addressing people when needed.
• Approval of inspection / work reports.
• Continuous improvement of ways of working and processes, while also adhering to the processes already in place.

The below will enable you to succeed in this role:

• A high safety standard in your way of working, that aligns with Wärtsilä safety standards.
• Staying up to date on current technologies, both hardware and software (Windows 365, SAP, SWF etc.)
• A vocational or associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar educational background.
• Preferably 5 years of working experience in a production or maintenance environment of mechanical installations.
• Experience within the marine industry or propulsion installations will be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge or affinity with repair procedures like machining and welding.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Stress resistance and flexibility.
• Service-mindedness.
• Strong natural leadership skills with a positive no-nonsense approach and the ability to coach a team, enhancing motivation and thus performance.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English languages, both written and verbal, along with strong communication skills.

We offer:

We highly care for employability of all our employees, encouraging them to utilize the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials at their disposal. You will have outstanding opportunities to further develop your talents and competencies within an international working environment, in an ambitious, growth-oriented organisation. We also offer excellent primary and secondary terms of employment and a healthy work-life balance. We foster openness, respect, and trust.

Contact & next steps:

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 18/06/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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