Cutting Manager & Deputy Operations Manager

• 09 October 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Bulle

Join Sottas SA, a leader in high-tech facades in Switzerland.

Tasks ##

• Manage the cutting sector and organize production.
• Ensure the quality and safety of processes.
• Supervise the team and develop skills.

Skills ##

• Experience in industrial production, ideally metalworking.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proven leadership and sense of responsibility.

Cutting Manager & Deputy Operations Manager

• Full time

Company description

A leader in the high-tech facade and metal construction market in Switzerland with more than 550 employees, Sottas SA is a reliable, cutting-edge family business that places the human being at the center.

We are recognized for our know-how and our commitment to high-level standards in terms of quality, deadlines, safety, and sustainable development.

Job description

We are looking for a Cutting Manager & Deputy Operations Manager within our metal framework workshop.

Reporting to the Operations Manager Framework, you are responsible for the organization and proper functioning of the cutting sector and actively participate in managing production. As a deputy, you provide support to the Operations Manager in daily operational management and ensure their replacement in case of absence.

Your main responsibilities are:

Management of the cutting sector

Organize and plan the sector's activity, allocate resources, establish and monitor detailed scheduling, monitor production progress and implement necessary corrective measures, hours and productivity, while guaranteeing the availability of materials, files and production means.

Quality and safety management

Ensure compliance with quality requirements, the EN 1090 standard, production procedures, and safety rules. Ensure the monitoring of non-conformities and the implementation of corrective actions.

Management and development of employees

Supervise and support the team, organize the integration and training of new employees, develop versatility, and ensure the monitoring of skills and performance.

Continuous improvement

Actively participate in AIC and Lean processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure the implementation and monitoring of actions within your scope.

Inter-sector coordination

Ensure the fluidity of flows between different production sectors, anticipate downstream needs, identify bottlenecks, and coordinate necessary resources.

Deputy Operations Manager

Support the Operations Manager in daily operational management and ensure their replacement in case of absence, within the framework of granted delegations. Contribute to the overall coordination of activities and the continuity of production.

Qualifications

We are looking for an organized, autonomous, and solution-oriented person, with proven experience in an industrial production environment, ideally in metal construction.

The following skills are required:

• Technical or professional training in the field of mechanics, metallurgy, industrial production, or training deemed equivalent
• Proven experience in an industrial production environment
• Experience in team leadership or supervision
• Good knowledge of production processes and flow management
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to manage priorities and make operational decisions
• Analytical mindset and ability to seek solutions
• High sensitivity to quality and safety requirements
• Strong interest in continuous improvement and Lean methods
• Leadership, autonomy, and sense of responsibility
• Good communication and coordination skills

Additional information

Do you want to thrive professionally, take on technical challenges, and participate in large-scale projects? We look forward to receiving your application (with diplomas and work certificates).

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