Cutting Manager & Assistant to the Operations Manager

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

Join Sottas SA, a leader in high-tech facades in Switzerland. An opportunity in an innovative and human environment.

Tasks ##

• Drive the organization of the cutting sector with efficiency.
• Ensure quality and safety according to current standards.
• Supervise the team and develop their skills.

Skills ##

• Experience in industrial production, ideally in metallurgy.
• Strong organizational and planning capacities.
• Assertive leadership and sense of responsibility.

Cutting Manager & Assistant to the 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, state-of-the-art family business, placing the human being at the center.

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

Job Description

We are looking for a Cutting Manager & Assistant to the 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 production management. As an assistant, 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 planning, 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.

Intersectoral coordination

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

Assistant to the Operations Manager

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

Qualifications

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

The following skills are required:

• Technical or professional training in the field of metallurgy, industrial production or training deemed equivalent
• Confirmed experience in an industrial production environment
• Experience in team management or supervision
• Good knowledge of production processes and flow management
• Excellent organizational and planning capacities
• Ability to manage priorities and make operational decisions
• Analytical spirit 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 capacities

Additional Information

Do you want to flourish 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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