TAG Heuer Production & Maintenance Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer is a Swiss luxury watchmaker and a member of the LVMH group, recognised for its sporty chronographs and technical innovation. The manufacture combines traditional watchmaking craft with contemporary industrial practices and offers international career mobility within the LVMH network.
TAG Heuer in Cornol, Switzerland seeks a Production & Maintenance Manager to lead manufacturing, maintenance and industrial performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and structure production at the Cornol manufacture to ensure on-time delivery, quality and compliance with Time To Market objectives.
- Manage workshop leaders for machining/grinding and assembly/manual polishing, plus the maintenance team; provide coaching and performance management.
- Translate the production demand plan (PDP) into workshop scheduling and capacity adjustments; ordnance recurring production according to validated PDP.
- Drive cross-functional coordination with Development, Quality, Methods/Industrial and Supply Chain for new product introductions and ongoing production.
- Define and validate production schedules and routings for new developments and approve adjustments with Methods/Industrial.
- Manage operating budgets and deliver measurable industrial performance improvements.
- Implement and sponsor a continuous improvement roadmap aligned with corporate initiatives (safety, environmental and operational excellence).
- Ensure application of safety standards and environmental regulations across production and maintenance activities.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or Master’s in production/operations management, or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in production leadership roles.
- Proven experience in deploying industrial performance and process optimisation (5S, Six Sigma, Lean).
- Demonstrated management experience with strong people leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Solid experience in production planning, budgeting and delivering to Time To Market constraints.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years' professional experience, with at least 3 years in production roles and a track record of leading teams and improving industrial performance in a manufacturing environment.
Education
Engineering degree or Master’s in production/operations management, or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Cornol, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Neuchâtel.
Benefits
Flexible hours and hybrid/telework options (depending on role), part-time arrangements where applicable; sabbatical up to six months with maintained retirement coverage; attractive monthly contribution to health insurance and access to provident plans; financial contribution for public transport subscriptions and meal expenses; tailored onboarding and development programmes; internal and international mobility within LVMH; exclusive TAG Heuer and LVMH product benefits.
Culture
TAG Heuer blends Swiss watchmaking heritage with a spirit of innovation and sporty design. As part of LVMH, the brand emphasizes high standards, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and career development, supported by an inclusive culture and international mobility opportunities.
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