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EMEA Recruitment has been a leading operations recruitment agency in Switzerland, the Netherlands and the Nordic region since 2015. Our dedicated operations recruiters provide a complete service for the technical elements of your organisation so that you can place top talent in key operations jobs in Switzerland, the Netherland and the Nordic region.

With a focus on Operations management, we understand the importance of matching technical knowledge with influential soft skills to maximise your Operations in the manufacturing sector. Whether this is based in a factory, warehouse or working closely with remote sites, our Operations team tailors your needs with the correct solution.

Our experts work with you through the Operations recruitment process, whether you’re searching for Production leaders or an Operations Director, Lean/Six Sigma skills, Quality-focused specialists or Health and Safety executives that are needed to increase your talent pool.

As a specialist in Operations recruitment, we work with clients to ensure every need in the Business Operation function is met, from R&D, to Quality, to Project Management.

With current challenges across the global supply chain, we remain up to date with the Logistics crises and any shortages that may affect your Operations. We also understand that many teams are embarking on digital transformation projects, so will look for the skills that you need to support the future of Operations.

If you’re searching for a specialist recruitment agency to help you fill Operations and Project Manager jobs in Switzerland, The Netherlands and Sweden, then our team will search proactively for the experts you need.

OPERATIONS JOBS IN SWITZERLANDTHE NETHERLANDS AND THE NORDIC REGION

If you’re looking to find your next Operations or project manaer job, then speak with one of our recruitment consultants who can help you advance your career in operations.

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As technical recruiters, we believe we must have a deep knowledge of your provision of services and operating systems. Our experts successfully recruit within areas such as Production, Engineering, Logistics and Customer Service - the full, end-to-end skillsets that make Operations a success.

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We successfully recruit for the following Operations roles:

  • General Management
  • Head of Operations/Operations Directors
  • Production/Manufacturing Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Quality leaders
  • Lean/Six Sigma/Process Improvements specialists
  • Engineering, including Maintenance
  • Health & Safety and Environmental specialists
  • Remote operations jobs

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Competitive salary + bonus
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Posted a week ago

Our client, a global industrial organization, is looking for an experienced Project Management Lead (with IFS ERP experience) to lead strategic initiatives and streamline project execution. This role involves working directly with the C-suite on company transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Management Lead:

  • Act as a strategic advisor to the C-suite, supporting decision-making and ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively.
  • Establish and maintain project management standards, frameworks, and tools across the organization
  • Build and sustain relationships with senior stakeholders, including department leaders and executives
  • Oversee the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and identifying risks and opportunities proactively
  • Develop high-impact presentations and reports to communicate progress and strategy at the executive level
  • Champion a culture of change, fostering digital transformation and innovation across teams
  • Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and standardize processes to improve efficiency
  • Mentor and coach project teams, enhancing their leadership and management skills

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 8+ years of experience in Project Management; MBA or Master’s is preferred
  • Strong expertise in managing cross-functional, multicultural projects across timezones
  • Proven ability to deliver results in complex, dynamic environments.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe) are an asset
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Experience with IFS (ERP system) or Tagetik (Consolidation Tool) is a bonus

Why Join? 

  • Be entrusted with significant responsibility and autonomy to drive transformation
  • Work alongside a team of professionals dedicated to achieving excellence
  • Contribute to impactful projects that shape the organization’s future

If you\'re ready to lead from the front and make a tangible difference, this role is for you.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Confidential salary
Posted 2 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-regarded multi-national business in their search for a HR Project Manager.

We are seeking a driven professional with strong experience to lead cross-functional projects and initiatives in talent management, organisational design and the wider HR function

You will join an innovative organisation with a strong brand reputation, offering excellent working flexibility, an attractive benefits package, and the opportunity to drive meaningful change.

Key responsibilities of the HR Project Manager:

  • Manage and implement HR projects focusing on performance and talent management, culture, Rewards and leadership development
  • Plan, design, and execute employee surveys to gather actionable insights
  • Support management events, leadership team workshops, and HR community information sessions to foster engagement and collaboration
  • Work collaboratively across the business with multiple functions to ensure smooth implementation of initiatives and projects

Required skills and experience:

  • Prior experience in HR project management
  • Proven track record in planning and executing employee surveys and delivering measurable outcomes
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively across diverse audiences
  • Ability to adapt to various stakeholder needs and work with both blue and white-collar workforce at varying levels of seniority
  • Fluent in German (mandatory), with French proficiency as an advantage


EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

120000 - 130000 CHF
Posted 2 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a leading global technology group in the fields of defence, security, training, space, digital solutions and security.

In an evolving world where technology is progressing quicker than ever anticipated, our client ensures that their customers, partners and employees can improve their processes through technology and digitization.

As the Production Process Planner, you will own the production planning and supply planning processes for multiple production sites. You will be responsible for efficiently using the OCM planning tools in alignment with the company\'s production planning goals. 


Responsibilities of the Production Process Planner: 

  • Planning of short, medium and long-term production orders in order to have full visibility across all client portfolios
  • Receiving and passing on orders to production teams
  • Ensure that deadline and order deviations are immediately informed, with proposed solutions to meet the delivery date
  • Management and planning process integration of the ERP system to work as efficiently as possible
  • Collaboration in the monitoring and improvement of internal planning processes for multiple production sites
     
Requirements:
  • German-speaking professional
  • 4+ years of planning experience, basic training in the technical field and in-depth knowledge of production planning processes
  • Analytical, solution and result-oriented style of working and thinking proactively rather than reactively
  • Good MS Office user knowledge

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Circa CHF 120,000+ depending on experience
Posted 2 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is searching for an experienced German-speaking Project Leader Engineering for our client in Basel, Switzerland.

This role will be instrumental in managing engineering projects and improvements within a high-spec and niche manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities of the Project Leader Engineering include:

  • Own Engineering projects from end to end and be the key point of contact for the relevant projects
  • Contribute to the design and technical concepts of machinery projects
  • Create new processes in manufacturing and own new design projects
  • Introduce new and optimised technology
  • Encouraging the use of 6 ‘S’ and Lean principles within the team
  • Guide, coach and develop the team and others you work with daily
 
Ideally having operated in a manufacturing environment, you will have prior experience leading Engineering projects with a background in Engineering. You will also be accustomed to operating in a high-specification and Swiss-based production environment.

As Project Leader Engineering, additional requirements include:
  • Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering discipline
  • Previous Manufacturing Management experience (preferred in Manufacturing or Machinery production, 5+ years’ overall experience)
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Hold a track record in delivering Engineering projects of varied cost and volume at any one time
  • Strong communication skills when dealing with diverse, international stakeholders

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Circa CHF 145,000 + bonus
Posted 3 weeks ago

In collaboration with our client, an international player in the manufacturing industry, we are seeking a Head of Supplier Quality to be based in Zurich, Switzerland.

This is a newly formed role with the remit to build the Supplier Quality area.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Supplier Quality include:

  • Improve both internal and external Quality procedures
  • Manage and develop a team of circa 5 direct reports in the Supplier Quality and Supplier Development areas
  • Truly own the Supplier Quality and Supplier Development area alongside establishing a robust Quality Management System
  • Lead supplier audits, evaluation, processes and system alignment
  • Monitor the quality and stability of suppliers and related supplier classification
  • Constructively assess, influence and build partnerships with new and existing suppliers
  • Create new processes within a new organisation within the business, develop team members and establish Supplier Quality Management
  • Hold a key understanding of the parts and machinery associated with the business production
For this Head of Supplier Quality role, we are looking for high-calibre leaders with the following skill sets:
  •  Educated to Degree or equivalent level
  • Experience in the manufacturing or machinery industry with deep knowledge of the associated regulations
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in speaking German to an advanced level would be advantageous
  • Ideally have a background in supplier quality management with a preference for experience in manufacturing and/or machining processes
  • A Project Management certification and experience in leading various projects would be desirable
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, ability to influence and engage with senior leaders and engage in Supplier negotiations

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Competitive Salary + Bonus
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Posted 4 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is working with our client, an international industrial manufacturer, in its search for an experienced Financial IT Project Lead to help drive process improvements and system upgrades.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the CFO to streamline financial operations, lead ERP enhancements, and implement new tools to optimize reporting and analysis.

This is a high-impact role, offering the opportunity to lead the transition to IFS Cloud while ensuring efficient financial processes across a multinational organization.

Your duties as the Finance IT Project Lead:

  • Review and redesign financial processes to improve automation and efficiency

  • Lead the finance subproject for the IFS Cloud upgrade, acting as the key system expert

  • Enhance reporting tools and develop analytical models for better cost and profit control

  • Manage integrations between key financial systems

  • Create and maintain clear financial policies, procedures, and manuals

  • Develop training programs to ensure team proficiency in financial tools

About You:

  • You have several years of experience in financial systems or process improvement roles 

  • Strong expertise in IFS (ERP), with Cloud experience being a plus

  • You are proficient in financial tools

  • Exceptional project management 

Why Join our client?
This role is ideal for a finance professional ready to take ownership of critical projects in a dynamic, international company. You’ll shape financial processes, drive innovation, and collaborate with global teams on impactful system upgrades. If this sounds like your next career move, apply today to learn more.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.