Patek Philippe Production Line Manager

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Employment Full-time
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Join Calame et Cie SA in Geneva as a Production Line Manager, overseeing the Fonds line and ensuring excellence in luxury watchmaking.

Overview

Calame et Cie SA, a distinguished entity in the luxury watchmaking industry, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and precision. As part of the prestigious Patek Philippe family, the company upholds the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation, offering a dynamic and enriching work environment for its employees.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee the activities of the Fonds production line, ensuring the achievement of Quality, Agility, and Efficiency (QAE) objectives in alignment with Patek Philippe standards.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of approximately twenty employees, fostering individual and collective performance through training, learning, and versatility.
  • Facilitate problem-solving initiatives, engaging teams in a results-oriented continuous improvement approach to meet line performance goals.
  • Manage production flow using the CONWIP methodology to control work-in-progress, secure timelines, and ensure adherence to the production plan.
  • Drive continuous improvement actions and the 5S methodology in collaboration with support services such as Quality, Methods, Logistics, and HR.

Qualifications

  • Technical ES degree and/or Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent education.
  • Previous managerial experience in industrial production.

Skills

Strong knowledge of continuous improvement and production management tools (5S, Kanban, Conwip, problem-solving methods). Excellent understanding of the overall functioning of an industrial enterprise, both operationally and organizationally. Proficiency in MS Office. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong sense of listening. Ability to build cross-functional relationships within activities. Proactive, decisive, organized, and adaptable in a dynamic and demanding environment.

Experience

Previous managerial experience in industrial production is required.

Education

Technical ES degree and/or Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent education.

Workplace

This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. Cerulean lists 393 open roles in Geneva, including 8 posted recently. The broader Geneva area accounts for 479 active listings on Cerulean, 13 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 770 open positions, with 25 posted this week.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and growth within a prestigious luxury brand.

Culture

Calame et Cie SA fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation, encouraging employees to contribute to the creation of the world's finest timepieces. The company values continuous improvement and personal development, providing a supportive and challenging environment.

About Cerulean

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