Audemars Piguet General Services Manager
- Location
- Le LocleNeuchâtelSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
General Services Manager position at Audemars Piguet in Le Locle, Switzerland—lead facilities, OHS, and IT support operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team while fostering a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented workplace culture
- Oversee building management, facilities, and infrastructure operations, ensuring optimal functionality and maintenance of all equipment and installations
- Supervise external service providers and guarantee the quality of services delivered
- Manage budgets related to the scope of responsibility and oversee project execution across infrastructure, construction, renovation, and site improvements
- Serve as the site's occupational health and safety (OHS) reference, implementing and maintaining OHS management systems whilst promoting a strong safety culture
- Conduct risk assessments, investigate accidents, and ensure follow-up of corrective measures; prepare for SUVA and regulatory authority inspections
- Ensure regulatory compliance across facilities, fire protection systems, emergency preparedness, and environmental obligations
- Supervise first-level IT support operations in coordination with Group IT teams and participate in defining technological needs and implementing system upgrades
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders around shared objectives to deliver effective site-wide improvements and business continuity planning
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, master's degree, or equivalent qualification in a technical, industrial, or infrastructure-related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of confirmed experience in an industrial environment with significant responsibility for occupational health and safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience managing site services or cross-functional support functions covering infrastructure, facilities, OHS, security, or facility management
- Demonstrated success in overseeing one or more industrial sites with coordination of multiple support functions and management of internal and external expert networks
- Confirmed experience leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting employee development and upskilling
- Strong capability to operate in complex, cross-functional environments; coordinate diverse trades and disciplines; and align multiple stakeholders toward common objectives
- Solid experience in cross-functional project management, budget governance, and change management within demanding industrial settings
- Understanding of business continuity, site security, and industrial site operations
- Demonstrable leadership presence, strategic vision, and ability to prioritize competing priorities while sustaining site-wide performance
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years in an industrial environment with proven responsibility for occupational health and safety (OHS), risk management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated experience managing site services or cross-functional support functions covering infrastructure, facilities, OHS, security, or facility management. Confirmed success in overseeing industrial sites with coordination of multiple support functions and stakeholder management.
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, master's degree, or equivalent qualification in a technical, industrial, or infrastructure-related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Benefits
Health insurance (basic and supplementary coverage), 5 weeks annual leave plus 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year through accrual of daily minutes, contributions toward sports or cultural activities, remote work opportunities across multiple sites (Geneva/Vaud/Neuchâtel), favourable occupational pension fund (LPP) rates.
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Cerulean
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