Assistant Production Manager

• Permanent
• Agence FLEURIER
• Fleurier, 2114 Val-de-Travers, Suisse

Ref : FLE11-006971 - Published on 30/9/2026

Job description ##

Mandated by a human-sized company in the region active in the industry, we are looking for an Assistant Production Manager whose mission will be to take over following an upcoming retirement.

Your tasks initially in order to get to know the products and manufacturing processes:
Equip and operate specific assembly machines
1st level maintenance of machines
Active participation on assembly lines
Quality assurance
Active participation in stock
Replacement of the production manager in case of absence due to illness/vacation

Your tasks once you have mastered the manufacturing processes:
Management and organization of the entire production
Control of production processes in compliance with deadlines, costs and quality specifications
Optimization of production processes and implementation of efficient processes
Monitoring and compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Ensure optimal use of resources
Responsible for continuous improvement
Close cooperation with the Engineering department of the parent company located in Germany for the development and manufacture of new products

Requirements ##

Minimum training: CFC Automation Technician, CFC Electronics Technician or as a CFC Mechatronics Technician
1st successful experience in industry of 3 to 5 years minimum
Technical knowledge/understanding and manual dexterity are mandatory
Motivated, capable of developing, reliable and desiring to invest in the long term
German B2 minimum and technical English required