Join Our Mission to Reshape Watchmaking
We are a dedicated squad on a mission to reshape watchmaking, rooted in our legacy since 1884. With a passion for crafting timepieces that thrive across air, land, and sea, we unite casual elegance, sustainability, and inclusive luxury. With 140 years of heritage and over 1,900 passionate individuals across 20 countries, we’re excited to continue our journey forward.
Position: Facility Manager
Join our vibrant team in Grenchen as a Facility Manager and be part of something extraordinary! We are currently looking for our next colleague to complete our Facility Management squad. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a supportive team (5 direct reports) and manage various maintenance, security, and management tasks that promote a tidy and safe working environment for our squad members and guests visiting our HQ.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Enhancing infrastructure by planning and implementing systems, organizing spaces, and proactively reviewing current building equipment.
- Planning, implementing, and reviewing facility management guidelines, establishing standards and procedures, and coordinating with other Breitling sites.
- Ensuring the proper functioning of production-related facility installations and coordinating vendor interventions for necessary repairs in close collaboration with the production team.
- Working closely with our Senior HSE Manager on all relevant health, safety, and environment topics.
- Liaising with various external facility management service providers for maintenance and security to ensure smooth operations on-site.
- Coordinating and assigning tasks to your team, ensuring that the various departmental needs are met.
- Keeping management informed by analyzing specific reports, synthesizing key information, and highlighting short- and long-term trends.
- Supporting local and global initiatives in the fields of security and vehicle e-fleet, aligning with other departments.
- Fostering a motivated, collaborative team environment and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
We seek a dynamic professional with proven multitasking expertise in both administration and technical fields. The ideal candidate is pragmatic, actively promotes improvements, and excels at communicating and persuading at various levels.
Your Profile
You will fit well with our squad if you possess:
- 5 to 8 years of professional experience in facility management, project management, or a similar position.
- Solid experience in a fast-paced, international, and corporate environment; manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Completed vocational training (e.g., Swiss EFZ/CFC) in building services engineering, HVAC, architecture, electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification.
- A Bachelor's degree in facility management or a related field (strong plus).
- Very good knowledge of Office 365 tools and demonstrated project management experience.
- Initial expertise in managing workplace assignments (advantageous).
- Ability to independently run various projects, overseeing all project phases with excellent stakeholder management.
- Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles (mandatory).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in a matrix-structured environment.
- A determined, resilient, and assertive personality.
- Fluency in English, French, and German (mandatory requirement).
- A valid Category B driving license.
- Most importantly, a desire to have fun at work!
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of these criteria.
Your New Employer
At Breitling, we encourage everyone to bring true authenticity to work and contribute to our shared mission to redefine luxury. We prioritize the well-being of our employees by fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where every voice is heard and valued.
We believe that happy, healthy employees are key to success, which is why we offer competitive benefits, including:
- Home office options (depending on position requirements).
- Watch to wear / watch to buy program.
- Referral program.
- Development opportunities.
- Maternity leave (17 to 19 weeks).
- A culture of feedback.
Apply Online
If you’re ready to take on this mission and join our team, apply online using the form below!
We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the excellence and refinement that define our brand. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Join our squad, where inclusion is at the heart of our vision of elegance and prestige.
Please note that the use of protective equipment is required for certain roles to maintain the highest standards of safety and precision during operations in our workshops.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.