Polishing Business Manager M/F

• Permanent
• Agency LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS
• La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Ref : CDF11-007152 - Published on 27/10/2026

Job Description ##

As part of its development, our client, a recognized player in the watchmaking sector, is looking for a Manager for its polishing department, capable of driving daily operations, managing a team, and guaranteeing a high level of quality.

Main Missions ###

In close collaboration with other departments, your mission will be to :

• Coordinate and organize activity :
• Distribute tasks to polishers according to the logistics schedule
• Monitor production (quantity, quality, behavior)
• Participate in the development and updating of polishing processes
• Be operational on various stages: preparation, felting, satin finishing, brightening, sandblasting, washing of parts-

? Supervise technical resources :

• Manage the opening/closing of the strongroom
• Guarantee the availability of tools and consumables
• Ensure routine maintenance of machines and equipment
• Ensure strict compliance with safety instructions and the wearing of PPE
• Administratively manage the team's absences and leave

Management & Quality ###

• Ensure the training of new arrivals and the follow-up of staff in post
• Implement a dynamic of continuous skill development
• Alert in case of technical malfunction that cannot be resolved internally
• Control the quality of parts leaving the workshop
• Optimize resources while maintaining quality standards

Workshop Management ###

• Monitor supplies and the availability of tools
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and structured environment
• Manage series flows in precious materials (during the day and at the end of the day)
• Contribute to creating a positive and collaborative working climate

Requirements ##

Proven experience in polishing or in the management of a finishing workshop

Ability to manage a team and organize a schedule

Strong sense of quality, rigor, and good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of safety rules and workshop processes