Production Quality Manager

Location GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
Type Full-time
Seniority Manager
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Rolex in Geneva seeks a Production Quality Manager to lead quality teams and oversee project quality in watch manufacturing.

Overview

Rolex is a preeminent Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision engineering, craftsmanship and enduring product quality. As an independent luxury manufacture with integrated production sites across Switzerland, Rolex emphasizes technical excellence, rigorous standards and long-term investment in skills and processes.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop a team of quality professionals; translate global quality orientations into concrete roadmaps and individual objectives per pole.
  • Foster a collaborative, trusting work environment that promotes communication, cohesion and cross‑functional exchange with production and other internal partners.
  • Drive the Pilotage & Quality Projects / Superlative Control pole, ensuring project governance, deliverables and stakeholder mobilisation.
  • Define, implement and monitor quality KPIs, reporting frameworks and control tools to ensure timely escalation and information flow.
  • Identify and implement process improvements; anticipate regulatory, technical or operational changes and adapt quality processes accordingly.
  • Promote a culture of quality across stakeholders and mobilise resources to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree (HES, HEG) or equivalent with solid knowledge of quality management principles.
  • Professional experience in the watchmaking industry or precision manufacturing preferred.
  • Proven track record in people management with the ability to set objectives, develop talent and build cohesive teams.
  • Strong leadership, autonomy and a solutions‑oriented mindset; capacity to federate and propose pragmatic improvements.
  • Discretion, exemplary conduct and strong commitment to organisational standards.

Skills

Quality management (process control, KPI definition, reporting) Project quality management / Superlative Control Team leadership and coaching Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management Continuous improvement and process optimisation Effective written and verbal communication

Experience

Proven experience in production quality within watchmaking or precision manufacturing, together with demonstrated team leadership and project management exposure.

Education

Bachelor degree (HES, HEG) or equivalent; formal training or continuing education in quality management is advantageous.

Benefits

Stimulating work environment, excellent working conditions and top‑tier social benefits.

Culture

Rolex fosters a culture of technical excellence, discretion and long‑term craftsmanship, where meticulous attention to detail and process integrity are paramount. The workplace values mastery, continuous improvement and close collaboration between quality and production functions.