Cartier Machining Shift Supervisor
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is one of the world’s most revered Maisons of luxury, celebrated for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and enduring Parisian elegance since 1847. As an employer, Cartier offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, creativity, client excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit are cultivated with care. Its teams contribute to a heritage defined by innovation, cultural influence, and exceptional savoir-faire, while benefiting from the global strength and values of the Richemont Group. Cartier seeks individuals who combine aesthetic sensitivity, precision, collaboration, and a commitment to service, inviting them to help shape the future of a Maison synonymous with beauty, rarity, and timeless distinction.
Cartier seeks an experienced Machining Shift Supervisor for night shift operations at Villars-sur-Glâne facility in Switzerland.
Role & Responsibilities
- Organize and optimize departmental operations, evaluate team performance, and develop technical expertise to enhance retention and engagement
- Serve as primary communication liaison to team members, promoting Cartier's core values and strategic objectives
- Cultivate a healthy, stimulating work environment aligned with Maison standards
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, oversee administrative management of the team, and maintain comprehensive documentation
- Maintain existing manufacturing processes and equipment while implementing new production methodologies
- Facilitate information sharing across cross-functional partners and team members
- Monitor production metrics and prepare regular sector reporting and performance analysis
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities across ergonomics, workflow, methodology, tooling, and quality standards
- Implement and manage quality control procedures and self-inspection systems
- Analyze non-conformity issues and coordinate corrective actions with Quality and Methods teams
- Participate in problem-solving initiatives affecting the production section
- Produce work while maintaining and enhancing sector performance in Quality, Delivery, and Productivity
Qualifications
- CFC (Federal Vocational Diploma) in Polymechanics or Micromechanics, or equivalent ES (Higher Technical Diploma) in Microtechniques
- Several years of demonstrated experience in industrial manufacturing environments
- Mastery of precision machining processes and CNC operations
- Proficiency with ERP systems and computerized tools
- Knowledge of performance management systems, planning tools, and KPI frameworks
- Strong autonomous decision-making capabilities
- Ability to drive organizational change and manage high-pressure situations effectively
- Excellent communication, pedagogy, and active listening skills
- Capacity to build and federate diverse teams
- Rigorous, responsible approach with proactive mindset
Skills
Experience
Several years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments, with demonstrated expertise in precision machining processes, process mastery, and technical production management.
Education
CFC (Federal Vocational Diploma) in Polymechanics or Micromechanics, or equivalent ES (Higher Technical Diploma) in Microtechniques.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland, with easy access to Fribourg.
Culture
Cartier fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for its rich heritage as a leading luxury Maison. Employees are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of excellence while contributing to an international, collaborative environment where innovation, elegance, and client-centric service are deeply valued.
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