- Location
- Neuchâtel Neuchâtel Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
About Bvlgari
Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.
Bvlgari is seeking a Bracelet Production and Industrialization Manager for its watch assembly manufacture in Neuchâtel, on a permanent, full-time basis. The role leads a team of seven, overseeing bracelet production, industrialization and capacity growth while meeting quality, cost and delivery objectives and working closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Automation teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and organize bracelet workshop production to meet quality, cost and delivery objectives while upholding Maison standards.
- Work closely with planning teams to anticipate needs, optimize alignment between workload and capacity, and ensure operational continuity.
- Maintain an active presence on the production floor, analyze workflows, identify malfunctions, and implement practical solutions to improve performance and process reliability.
- Anticipate risks, set priorities and support teams in promptly resolving technical, quality and organizational issues while maintaining the expected service level.
- Monitor production indicators, improve yields and control costs throughout the process by leading corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead the deployment, reliability and evolution of production resources required to grow bracelet operations.
- Ensure new equipment and processes are integrated securely, with the necessary standards, tooling and training in place.
- Identify opportunities for optimization and automation with technical teams to improve operational efficiency and flexibility.
- Ensure equipment availability, anticipate maintenance needs and contribute to defining industrial investments.
- Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, fostering accountability, engagement and achievement of objectives.
- Identify resource needs, develop versatility and support employees’ skills development.
- Promote effective cooperation between production teams, engineers and support functions through continuous improvement.
- Help structure the organization and support teams as industrial processes and resources evolve.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience managing teams in an industrial environment, gained in production or technical functions such as Methods, Industrialization, Quality or Continuous Improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to work in demanding environments undergoing development or transformation.
- Good command of industrialization, production processes and the integration of new equipment.
- Interest in automation opportunities.
- Comfortable using IT tools, particularly MS Office and SAP, and able to use performance indicators to guide decisions.
- Recognized for hands-on leadership, pragmatism and a results-oriented approach.
- Able to combine a broad perspective with operational involvement.
- Responsive, organized and highly skilled at prioritization.
- Able to unite multidisciplinary teams, resolve complex issues and support the development of a rapidly evolving activity.
- Fluent in French with basic knowledge of English.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years managing teams in an industrial environment, in production or a technical function.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Benefits
A structured onboarding process; a supportive, dynamic and collaborative atmosphere; complimentary coffee and hot drinks, cafeterias and terraces; B-Clubs for activities including yoga, running, golf and music; a multicultural and international environment; advantageous occupational pension provision (LPP), contributions to health insurance and meal costs; flexible working with possible remote work subject to eligibility and a complete IT kit; free car and bicycle parking, electric-vehicle charging stations, and a free shuttle between the railway station and the Neuchâtel headquarters; a broad range of technical, interpersonal and management training.
Culture
Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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