Duration: 5 months
Content: Ensuring maintenance of rolling stock equipment for a transport operator in French-speaking Switzerland
Context: A major public transport authority in Romandy promoted its rolling stock maintenance manager (buses, trolleys). Finding a long-term replacement proved challenging, necessitating a period of interim management. Beyond ensuring continuity of the role—managing over 80 employees across two shifts with a dozen deputies—the strategic preparation for transitioning the vehicle fleet to electric power challenges existing processes and work methods over the next three years.
NIMSwitzerland’s Solution: A mechanical engineer with HES degree and proven experience in leading similar teams, combined with a strong hands-on field approach, was selected. Starting at 80% capacity due to budget constraints, he quickly assessed ongoing projects, worked closely with existing teams, and maintained the function while awaiting a difficult recruitment process—for which he himself might eventually apply…
