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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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168000 + private medical care, insurance, annual bonus + flexible working
Posted 2 weeks ago

Our client is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Lead with Turkish to drive customer-focused innovation and technical services in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region.

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with the world’s leading food manufacturer, headquartered in Zurich, a purpose-driven company shaping the future of the industry.

In this dynamic role, you will translate global strategies into actionable customer support initiatives, fostering collaboration and growth, while ensuring best-in-class technical support for cocoa products.

Key responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Lead:

  • Lead and mentor the Continuous Improvement team, establishing strategic goals, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development
  • Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to define and implement customer-facing cocoa strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation and alignment with business priorities
  • Act as the primary CI contact for customers in the Tiga and Central country clusters, delivering technical expertise, resolving issues, and providing tailored training
  • Manage customer projects with a focus on results, leveraging tools like Salesforce to track progress and ensure alignment with regional goals
  • Build bridges between customers, CI teams, and Sales, ensuring seamless communication and project execution
About you:
  • 3+ years of experience in R&D or Project Management within the food industry
  • Fluent in English and Turkish - Polish is a plus
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development and strategic execution
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
  • Willingness to travel (minimum 40%) across Tiga and Central clusters
What our client is offering you:
  • Annual bonus based on performance
  • Lunch card
  • Private medical care with Lux Med
  • Co-financed Fit Profit sports card
  • PPE for your retirement savings
  • Cafeteria program as part of the social fund
  • Group life insurance
  • Flexible work hours between 7am and 10am for a better work-life balance
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 a month 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 a month 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.

Circa CHF 120,000+ depending on experience
Posted 2 months 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.