Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva - Switzerland

Permanent

At Vacheron Constantin, time never stands still. Our colleagues from different horizons share a common objective: the ongoing quest for excellence driven by the outstanding abilities and commitment of the women and men who work in our Manufacture. For nearly 270 years, we have continuously reinvented, reshaped and refined our vision as a Maison of Belle Haute Horlogerie. This is thanks to the exceptional abilities and commitment of the people who work in our Maison.

An Exceptional History, An Exciting Future…
Time To Play Your Part!

We believe our people are our greatest asset - the talent that drives us, the collective spirit of our teams and the community that is unique to our Maison. As such we are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join us in our Geneva-based HQ team.

Reporting to the General Services Director, you will partner with key stakeholders in the Manufacturing and Corporate departments. This is a particularly exciting time to join the Maison as we near our 270th anniversary.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Supervise overall coordination of the team of technicians and supports.
• Accountable for safe, reliable and optimized maintenance to cope with the operations demand and develop the maintenance strategy accordingly.
• Monthly review the operational KPIs and address any corrective action to deliver the annual roadmap, whilst refining the strategy via a continuous improvement approach of the maintenance plans/procedures.
• Lead the yearly budget preparation and monthly control of spending.
• Ensure that all equipment under responsibility operates in compliance with all internal/external regulations.
• Evaluate the need of investing vs maintaining and provide support to project team as subject matter expert for any replacement or new investment.
• Deliver the supporting documents as per project phase (project charter, costing, WBS, RFQ, timing, etc.).
• Integrate and support the Zero Net approach in terms of CO2 & H2O in the day-to-day activities.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Proven capability to think strategically while executing with precision. Capacity to understand the big picture and ability to be hands-on.
• Highly agile mindset, collaborative, solution oriented with capacity to influence and onboard people through change.
• Positive attitude and growth mindset with a strong sense of ownership and keen eye for detail.
• Ability to drive change and to interface at all levels of the organization.
• Over 10 years of experience in a similar position, with a deep understanding of diverse cultures, environments and ideally having deployed a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). Experience in a fast-paced and/or high-growth environment is a plus.
• Highly developed communication skills, bilingual English and French, both verbal and written.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER?

• Impact: Help shape the future of our Maison, contributing to making it the No 1 Employer of Choice in Haute Horlogerie.
• Global Exposure: Work across business functions, countries and cultures, gain unparalleled experience.
• Innovation: Join a forward-thinking team where ideas and creativity drive real change and innovation.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a Maison that believes in discovery, the human adventure and beauty at work.
• World of Opportunities: As a part of Richemont, you will learn and grow alongside a rich portfolio of other Maisons and opportunities. We firmly believe in internal mobility and offering opportunities to enhance your personal and professional development.

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible Working Hours & Quality Workplace
• Health & Wellness
• Socially engaged
• Generous Holidays & Days offered
• Company Restaurant
• Training & Learning Programs

THE HIRING PROCESS

• Step 1: An online personality assessment
• Step 2: Interview with the Talent team & the General Services Director
• Step 3: Second round interview + Business case
• Step 4: Interview with CPO

All candidates will be given feedback post interview rounds.

If you’re excited about shaping the future of our one-of-a-kind Maison, we’d love to hear from you!

Join and help us make Vacheron Constantin the No 1 Employer of Choice in Haute Horlogerie. Interested? #WeAreWaitingForYou