Manager Mécanique et Outillage — Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 51 days ago
Full description
Reference code: JR133802
Since 1833, drive by an unquenchable third for innovation and creativity, and inspired by the peaceful natural surrounds of its home in the Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been distinguished by its mastery of complications and the precision of its mechanisms. Known as the Watchmaker of Watchmakers, the Manufacture has expressed its inventiveness through the creation of more than 1,400 different calibres and the award of more than 430 patents. Harnessing 190 years of accumulated expertise, La Grande Maison With 180 skills bought together under one roof, the Manufacture creates fine timespieces that combines technical ingenuity with aesthetic beauty and a distinctively understated sophistication.
YOUR MISSION
You ensure the delivery of the tools on time, with the expected quality and cost-effective. You optimize processes, resources and load/capacity management while maintaining sufficient agility to respond to production emergencies. You report live to the Manager of Methods & Industrialization.
HOW ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE A IMPACT?
Your role will focus on the following missions
Team management
> Encourage, motivate and mentor a team of about 20 employees including 3 leaders.
> Promote skills development and versatility.
> Create a positive working environment, based on communication and teamwork.
> Define individual and collective goals and develop team skills.
> Manage relationship with external suppliers and manage subcontracted tool orders.
Production management
> Ensure the delivery of tools on time and according to quality standards.
> Plan and optimize service load/capacity matching.
> Communicate proactively on risks, deviations and action plans.
Strategy and development
> To be the driving force for the improvement of the department's tool design, manufacturing processes, equipment and organization.
> Study and define the integration of new production equipment and technologies, ensuring their relevance and cost-effectiveness.
> Ensure technological monitoring to anticipate developments in the sector.
> Promote a culture of performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
Performance indicators
> Monitoring the rate of service.
> Load/capacity monitoring.
> Follow-up of return rate and reasons.
> Monitoring of costs (subcontracting, consumables and tooling costs).
HOW ARE YOU TO BE US?
You have the following skills
Technical expertise
You have excellent knowledge
> In tool design: 3D modeling, 2D design and definition of precision tools.
> In manufacturing processes: conventional machining and CNC and assembly.
Knowledge in automatic and progressive stamping would be a valued asset.
Computer / Languages
> Knowledge of computer tools and Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
> Windchill, CREO, etc. necessary for the digitalised working environment.
Knowledge
You are recognized for your leadership and good communication. Agile, entrepreneurial, methodical and rigorous, you are oriented quality and customer, with an excellent relational sense. You know how to manage priorities and emergencies and are focused on results.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Jaeger-LeCoultre offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Genève is CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 Jaeger-LeCoultre 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 Jaeger-LeCoultre 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 Geneva?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Geneva's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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