Rolex Industrialization Department Manager

Geneva Geneva Switzerland

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Nov 9, 2026

About Rolex

Rolex is a benchmark of Swiss watchmaking excellence, renowned for precision, enduring design and uncompromising craftsmanship. As an employer, the Maison offers a culture shaped by mastery, discretion and long-term commitment, where engineers, artisans, designers and corporate specialists contribute to products built to transcend generations. Its Geneva-based heritage is matched by a global outlook, rigorous standards and significant investment in training, innovation and responsible excellence. Employees join an institution that values technical depth, collaborative discipline and meticulous attention to detail, offering the opportunity to advance within one of the world’s most respected luxury brands.

Rolex is seeking an Industrialization Department Manager for its Production division to lead the team, oversee industrialization and methods activities, and guide technical and strategic projects. The role initially begins in Geneva, with a future transfer planned to Bulle, and works closely with internal partners through a period of transformation. Benefits include flexible working-time arrangements and high-quality social benefits.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Communicate overall direction and set individual objectives.
  • Lead the team and ensure its effective organizational functioning.
  • Support and guide team members in achieving objectives and developing their skills.
  • Foster conditions for effective operations by encouraging communication, building trust and strengthening team cohesion.
  • Guide the development of the team's capabilities, secure engagement with the vision, motivate and recognize team members, and position them as key stakeholders.
  • Develop partner relationships to strengthen exchanges and improvement opportunities, promote alignment and collaboration, and raise the team's profile and standing.
  • Organize activities across the workshops and ensure the effectiveness of operational reviews.
  • Deliver expected products in accordance with quality requirements, employee health and safety, deadlines and costs.
  • Contribute to the department's industrial vision and manage strategic roadmap projects.
  • Continuously improve work organization and production flows by anticipating changes and new operational constraints.
  • Promote cohesion and cooperation with other company departments and divisions.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree from a University of Applied Sciences (HES), Federal Institute of Technology (EPF), or equivalent.
  • Proven management experience in an industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated interest in the digital world and its challenges.
  • Experience in change management.
  • Natural leadership, listening skills and empathy.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Managerial courage and situational intelligence.

Skills

Team leadership Operational management Industrialization Change management Communication Digital awareness

Experience

Proven management experience in an industrial environment; experience in change management.

Education

Engineering degree from a University of Applied Sciences (HES), Federal Institute of Technology (EPF), or equivalent.

Workplace

This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

The setting Geneva

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Benefits

Flexible working-time arrangements and high-quality social benefits.

Culture

Rolex fosters a workplace culture defined by precision, excellence, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. As an employer, the company offers a disciplined yet collaborative environment where long-term thinking, continuous improvement, and attention to detail guide every aspect of work.

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Rolex

Rolex Industrialization Department Manager

Geneva, Switzerland

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