Trainee Operational Excellence (M/F/X)-1 — Cartier Manufacture
- Location
- Le Locle
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Reference code: JR132728 The story of Cartier is founded on curiosity and passion.
For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Professions from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices.
Our 10,000+ colleagues of more than 105 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striking to continuously rich our Maison CONTEXT In our jewellery factory, we are looking for an Operational Excellence Internship to conduct process and performance optimization missions.
- Reference code: JR132728 The story of Cartier is founded on curiosity and passion.
- For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Professions from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices.
- As an Operational Excellence Trainee, your main responsibilities will be as follows: Leading an Operational Excellence mission within the Swiss Jewellery Centre Framework: planning, governance bodies, objectives, deliverables Conduct the mission according to the DMAIC approach Coordinate the progress of the project with the various actors Ensure regular reporting to the dedicated bodies Communicate effectively and support the conduct of the change Guarantee the achievement of the deliverables and results Support the departments in their steps of progress Conduct improvement projects to support the departments (5S, visual management, working standards, improvement of tools) Support or train the professions in the methodologies of operational excellence (VSM, DMAIC, Kaizen) Contribute to the culture of Operational Excellence within the Swiss Jewellery Centre Communicating and valorising the field actions Capitalize on the good practices of the lean, propose new initiatives or methods of Operational Excellence for the manufacture WHAT ARE THE CLES OF YOUR RECEIVABLE IN OUR HOUSE?
- Having a degree in engineering (or equivalent), you justify first experience in a similar position, ideally acquired in an industrial environment.
Main responsibilities
- As an Operational Excellence Trainee, your main responsibilities will be as follows: Leading an Operational Excellence mission within the Swiss Jewellery Centre Framework: planning, governance bodies, objectives, deliverables Conduct the mission according to the DMAIC approach Coordinate the progress of the project with the various actors Ensure regular reporting to the dedicated bodies Communicate effectively and support the conduct of the change Guarantee the achievement of the deliverables and results Support the departments in their steps of progress Conduct improvement projects to support the departments (5S, visual management, working standards, improvement of tools) Support or train the professions in the methodologies of operational excellence (VSM, DMAIC, Kaizen) Contribute to the culture of Operational Excellence within the Swiss Jewellery Centre Communicating and valorising the field actions Capitalize on the good practices of the lean, propose new initiatives or methods of Operational Excellence for the manufacture WHAT ARE THE CLES OF YOUR RECEIVABLE IN OUR HOUSE?
- Having a degree in engineering (or equivalent), you justify first experience in a similar position, ideally acquired in an industrial environment.
- You have a good knowledge of concepts, tools and methodologies of Operational Excellence and Lean manufacturing (VSM, DMAIC, Kaizen, 8D etc.).
- You are pragmatic and know how to listen to the needs of business teams.
- You are curious, organized and rigorous.
- You like to work independently and proactively.
- You master the basics of project management (planning, reporting, animation of workshops).
- Your communication skills, team spirit and good relationship allow you to work effectively with a variety of interlocutors, to foster commitment to change.
- WHAT HAVE WE OFFERED TO YOU?
- We create an innovative and positive environment where we are proud to employ talents from different backgrounds, experiences and identities.
Application process
- YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US We invite you to submit your complete application directly to our careers website.
- If your profile meets our expectations, you will receive an invitation for a delayed video interview.
- It will be an opportunity to introduce yourself, express your motivations and share your expectations.
- Our HR team will then analyze your interview.
- If your application is successful, you will receive, a few days before October 1, 2026, an invitation for our Talents Day, our 100% digital recruitment day.
- On this occasion, an internship offer specifically tailored to your profile will also be offered. #WeAreCartier#TalentDay This immersive day in the heart of the Cartier universe will allow you to meet a HR reference and a manager.
- You will participate in a group case study, followed by an individual interview.
- Write the next step in your story with Cartier.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Cartier Manufacture offer for this role?
Cartier Manufacture lists CHF 50'500 - 77'000 gross per year for this position in Le Locle. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to 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 Cartier Manufacture 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 Cartier Manufacture 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 Neuchâtel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Neuchâtel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Neuchâtel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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