- Location
- Lachen Schwyz Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Oct 6, 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.
The Manufacturing Operations Manager leads Filling, Assembly and Compounding operations in Lachen, Switzerland, overseeing a team of 80–100 employees and delivering safety, quality, service and cost targets. The role drives operational planning, compliance, continuous improvement, team development and alignment with the global manufacturing model; the position is full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across Filling, Assembly and Compounding.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, safety and quality standards.
- Develop and execute annual plans and budgets aligned with business goals.
- Develop a roadmap to achieve yearly targets, translate strategic objectives into actionable steps and align delivery with business priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, TPM and OpEx principles.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, QA, HR, Finance and Logistics.
- Coach and develop the team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Lead and own work instructions and SOPs with the team, ensuring compliance, clarity and alignment with regulatory requirements; provide regular updates and maintain audit readiness.
- Take full ownership of the Operational Masterplan (OMP) for F&A, ensuring visibility, tracking and delivery of performance commitments.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to address process deviations and equipment issues, while strengthening preventive and autonomous maintenance skills across the team.
- Act as a change agent in transformation projects, promoting engagement, knowledge transfer and sustainable results within the team.
- Share learnings, improvements and best practices to foster knowledge exchange, standardization and global collaboration across sites.
- Support new product launches and strategic site initiatives.
- Champion ELC values and act as a cultural ambassador across the plant.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or higher.
- Minimum of 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, ideally in GMP-regulated industries.
- Fluency in German and English.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Proven budget management and strategic planning capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and relevant industry software.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and organizational abilities.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, ideally in GMP-regulated industries.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or higher.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lachen, Schwyz, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Gym allowance; 40-hour workweek; personal development opportunities through the internal training hub, LinkedIn Learning and external educational trainings; access to the employee staff shop; discounted Reka checks; free parking.
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
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