Zenith Assembly Department Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
About Zenith
Founded in 1865 in Le Locle, Zenith stands among Switzerland’s most distinguished watch manufactures, celebrated for its pioneering spirit, precision engineering and iconic El Primero chronograph movement. As an employer, the Maison offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary innovation, uniting master watchmakers, designers, engineers and commercial talents around a shared pursuit of excellence. Zenith values curiosity, technical mastery and entrepreneurial energy, encouraging its teams to challenge convention while preserving the integrity of fine watchmaking. Within an international luxury context, employees contribute to a brand defined by authenticity, performance and a bold vision of time.
Zenith Assembly Department Manager – La Chaux-de-Fonds. Lead watchmaking assembly operations in this production management role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all assembly department operations, including watches, movements, and component production at various stages (T0, T1, T2, T3)
- Develop and implement management policies that empower and develop team members
- Ensure adequate capacity and workload balancing to meet customer demand requirements
- Collaborate with Methods and Workshop Services to drive industrialization and production optimization
- Work cross-functionally with Operations, Technical Bureaus, Industrialization, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to achieve industrial objectives
- Represent the assembly department through all quality assurance processes, including deviations, non-conformity tracking, technical modifications, and product improvements
- Guarantee adherence to production schedules and quality standards while building the future of the workshop
- Drive process improvements and organizational enhancements within the context of brand transformation and development initiatives
Qualifications
- Engineering degree in Production Management or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on production management experience in a transformation context
- Technical expertise in watchmaking or related manufacturing sectors
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple organizational levels
- Results-oriented mindset with customer-centric focus
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on production management experience, preferably in a transformation or high-complexity manufacturing environment. Technical expertise in watchmaking or an equivalent industrial sector is essential.
Education
Engineering degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Culture
Zenith fosters a workplace culture rooted in Swiss precision, technical mastery, and a pioneering spirit shaped by its watchmaking heritage. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, innovation, and collaboration, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern performance come together to advance the future of fine watchmaking.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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