Ref 2586152 | Date: 19 Oct 2026
Focuslight Switzerland is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end micro-optics, with extensive experience in optical design, micro-manufacturing, and metrology. We specialize in producing micro-optical components for a wide range of applications, including photolithography, optical networks, medical technologies, and metrology.
As we continue to innovate and grow, we are currently seeking an
Operations Director – Neuchâtel Operations Center
We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead the operational performance and organizational development of our Neuchâtel Operations Center. This role requires a hands-on industrial leader with a global mindset, strong execution capabilities, and the ability to build a high-performing local organization within an international operating environment.
Beyond day-to-day operational management, the successful candidate will serve as a key link between Corporate, international manufacturing sites, and the local Neuchâtel organization. With strong cross-cultural leadership capabilities, the role will drive global alignment and collaboration while building local credibility, influence, and leadership capability to strengthen the site's operational performance and long-term development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations of the Neuchâtel Operations Center, ensuring delivery against business objectives. - Define and execute the site's operational strategy and continuous improvement agenda. - Own operational performance, including delivery, quality, efficiency, and cost management. - Lead, develop, and inspire a multicultural team, strengthening local leadership capabilities and building a sustainable talent pipeline. - Champion the Focuslight culture and philosophy, lead by example and ensure company values and principles are embedded in daily operations and collaboration with global teams. - Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations and company policies.
Qualifications & Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in industrial operations or manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role. Proven experience in industrial operations management, including leadership responsibility for operational performance. - Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. - Strong global mindset, hands-on execution, and demonstrated ability to lead operational transformation and build local organizational influence. - Experience in a multinational industrial company with multi-site operations and cross-cultural collaboration is strongly preferred. - Experience in photonics, precision optics, semiconductors, microtechnology, or other high-precision manufacturing industries is an advantage. - Fluent in both French and English is mandatory. - Must be based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
We offer
- A dynamic and flexible work environment with focus on work-life balance. - A global and multicultural company culture.
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Operations Director – Neuchâtel Operations Center in Saint-Blaise Arbeitgeber: Focuslight Switzerland SA
Focuslight Switzerland ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern ein dynamisches und flexibles Arbeitsumfeld bietet, das auf eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance Wert legt. Mit einer globalen und multikulturellen Unternehmenskultur fördert das Unternehmen nicht nur die persönliche und berufliche Weiterentwicklung, sondern bietet auch die Möglichkeit, an innovativen Projekten in der Mikro-Optik zu arbeiten, was die Arbeit sowohl bedeutungsvoll als auch bereichernd macht.
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Focuslight Switzerland SA Recruiting-Team
