- Location
- Lachen Schwyz Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks an Equipment Specialist & Team Leader to lead the setup operator team at its Swiss supply chain headquarters for EMEA and Travel Retail operations. Combining technical expertise with leadership responsibility, the role involves directing continuous improvement of production equipment, manufacturing processes, and technical standards while overseeing team performance and development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of setup operators
- Establish and maintain technical standards, machine parameters, and efficient changeover procedures
- Diagnose and resolve technical and process-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
- Plan, execute, and document line tests, product launches, and technical projects
- Develop training materials and deliver technical instruction to production staff
- Champion lean manufacturing principles, autonomous maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and external equipment suppliers
- Support the implementation of new technologies, processes, and equipment
Qualifications
- Completed technical education or degree in an engineering or technical discipline
- First-line supervisory experience or demonstrated expertise as a technical specialist
- Proficiency in lean management, project management, and structured problem-solving techniques
- Experience developing training documentation and instructing production teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; CAD systems experience preferred
- Fluent German and competent English communication skills
- Strong quality, hygiene, and safety awareness
- Analytical and process-oriented mindset
- Excellent initiative and execution capability
Skills
Experience
Multiple years in a production or industrial manufacturing environment, with demonstrated technical expertise or first-line supervisory responsibility
Education
Completed technical apprenticeship, vocational qualification, or tertiary degree in engineering, mechanical technology, or a related technical discipline
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Lachen, Schwyz, Switzerland, with easy access to Zurich.
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Benefits
Gym membership contribution, 40-hour work week, employee product shop access, discounted Reka meal vouchers, complimentary parking including EV charging facilities, professional development through internal learning platform and LinkedIn Learning, access to external continuing education programs
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
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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