Rolex Watchmaking Team Manager
Rolex — Geneva: Watchmaking Team Manager to lead an assembly unit in production; requires CFC watchmaking qualification and management experience.
Overview
Rolex is a privately owned Swiss luxury watch manufacturer renowned for precision engineering, artisanal watchmaking and in-house production. The company operates globally from Swiss manufacturing sites and maintains a discreet, craftsmanship-led culture under independent ownership by a private foundation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and coach a dedicated watch assembly team, transmitting strategic orientations and setting individual performance objectives.
- Support team members in achieving targets and developing watchmaking competencies through on-the-job coaching and structured development.
- Create and sustain a positive working climate that encourages communication, trust and team cohesion.
- Manage operational performance by deploying and improving steering and reporting tools to meet production objectives.
- Balance workload and capacity planning for the unit, taking into account internal client constraints and production priorities.
- Develop constructive relationships with stakeholders to promote information flow and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary projects within the production environment to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
Qualifications
- CFC (Swiss Federal VET Certificate) in watchmaking (or equivalent vocational watchmaking qualification).
- Initial management experience; proven ability to lead small teams in an industrial watchmaking context.
- Demonstrated success managing agile production teams within a horological/manufacturing environment.
- Natural leadership with strong listening skills, empathy and the ability to foster team engagement.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities when interacting with operators and stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Initial supervisory/management experience in an industrial watchmaking or horology production environment is required; prior success in managing agile teams and delivering performance targets is expected.
Education
CFC in Watchmaking (Swiss Federal VET Certificate) or equivalent vocational qualification.
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
Stimulating work environment; excellent working conditions; flexible working-time arrangements; first-class social benefits.
Culture
The workplace emphasises technical excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and long-term commitment to quality. Teams operate in a disciplined, collaborative environment where continuous improvement and respect for traditional watchmaking skills are valued.
About Cerulean
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