Cooperating Foreman

**Cooperating Foreman**:
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 approximately 80% of world 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 looking for a Cooperating Foreman to join our 4 Stoke Component Workshop team in Schiedam, The Netherlands. This position will report to the Team Lead 4 Stroke Operations.

The Cooperating Foreman will support the Team Leader with the authority to check and sign off inspection reports and quality checks. He will also have a supportive role to assist the mechanics with their daily technical issues and questions and take over tasks of the team leaders during absence.

The Cooperating Foreman will not be responsible for the development discussions and achievement reviews of the mechanics team.

**Your key responsibilities are**:

- Be a point of contact for shopfloor mechanics regarding technical issues and questions.
- Assess the condition of engine parts and recommend on repairs to the Team Leader and Workshop Coordinator
- Advise mechanics (mentoring) to the correct way of working within the workshop.
- Assist Team leader with checking and approving of inspection reports and quality checks.

**You will shine in this role when you have**:

- Strong knowledge of the way of working & processes in the 4 Stroke Components Workshop
- Ability to maintain an overview of all ongoing projects in the workshop.
- Ability to switch quickly between several projects and be flexible in work.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Effective communication skills
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.

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.