Spinning Line Operator Lead

Operator Lead role
FibreCoat GmbH | Aachen, Germany
21.60 EUR per hour

FibreCoat is truly revolutionising advanced materials manufacturing. As one of Germany’s most exciting deep-tech scale-ups, they are developing affordable, sustainable high-performance materials that are enhancing various industries worldwide.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for Operator Leads to join the talented production team in Aachen. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced machine operator or production professional who wants to step into a hands-on technical challenge with a team leadership focus.

You will join a passionate team here, combining engineering excellence with a continuous ambition to improve, which is the right environment for those motivated to advance their career.

The Role

As an Operator Lead, you will be responsible for leading production activities during your shift, ensuring smooth operations, maintaining quality standards, and supporting a team of operators on our fibre spinning lines.

You will be the go-to person on shift, combining your technical expertise, with problem-solving, and leadership capability to help drive production performance.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Operating and monitoring advanced fibre spinning machinery
• Leading and coordinating operators during your shift
• Ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met
• Troubleshooting mechanical and process-related issues
• Carrying out and overseeing quality inspections
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced team members
• Managing shift handovers and communicating key production updates
• Acting as the first point of contact on the shop floor during your shift

Candidate profile:

• A technical qualification or apprenticeship in Mechanics, Mechatronics, Plant Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills
• Natural leadership qualities and the confidence to take ownership during shifts
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
• German language skills for workplace communication (basic English is advantageous)

If you are an experienced machine operator, production technician, mechanic, or manufacturing professional looking to take the next step into a leadership position, please apply as soon as possible and we would be happy to discuss in more detail.