- Location
- Lachen Schwyz Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Posted
- Sep 22, 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 experienced Production Line Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations at its Swiss facility in Lachen. This role involves managing a team of 6–10 production staff, ensuring compliance with safety, hygiene, and GMP standards, and maintaining precise output targets in a fast-paced luxury beauty production environment. The position operates on a rotating early and late shift schedule.
Role & Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the production process at the assigned line, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to output and quality specifications
- Provide technical and personnel leadership to a team of 6–10 operators, including task allocation and performance feedback
- Enforce all relevant regulations, safety protocols, hygiene standards, SOPs, and GMP requirements; maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the production area
- Coordinate machine setup and changeover with Setup Operators; prepare and validate production lines for new runs
- Conduct in-process quality controls and line releases in accordance with established SOPs
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment malfunctions and production disruptions
- Record all production data and material transactions in SAP
- Deputize for the shift supervisor when required
Qualifications
- Professional qualification as Equipment Operator EFZ (Anlageführer/in EFZ) or Food Technologist EFZ, or equivalent extensive production experience
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a line supervisor or equivalent leadership role in a production environment
- GMP experience in cosmetics, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred
- Proficiency with SAP in a production context
- Strong technical aptitude with machinery and production equipment
- Excellent teamwork, assertiveness, and safety awareness
- Motivational and positive leadership personality
- Fluent German (spoken and written)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a production line supervisor or equivalent leadership position in a manufacturing environment, preferably in cosmetics, food, or pharmaceutical production.
Education
Vocational qualification as Equipment Operator EFZ (Anlageführer/in EFZ) or Food Technologist EFZ (Lebensmitteltechnologe/in EFZ), or documented equivalent production experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Lachen, Schwyz, Switzerland — conveniently close to Zurich.
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Benefits
Work-life balance support including subsidized gym membership; 40-hour work week; access to employee shop with preferential pricing; discounted Reka Checks (meal vouchers); complimentary parking including electric vehicle spaces.
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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