Watchmaking Team Manager

Location GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
Type Full-Time
Seniority Manager
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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

Watch assembly and horological techniques Team leadership and people development Capacity planning and workload balancing Performance monitoring and production reporting Stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination Coaching and skills development for technicians Continuous improvement mindset (process optimisation)

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.

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.