Site Manager / Operations Manager

About the job

Papirec SA, a company of the Barec Group, a long-established family business and one of the largest suppliers of complete recycling solutions in Switzerland, is looking for a:

Site Manager / Operations Manager (M/F) - Permanent Contract

Your main tasks: 

As Site Manager / Operations Manager, you ensure the supervision and operational coordination of the Geneva site. You are also the liaison person between the various departments and management.

Through your personality, you foster the entrepreneurial spirit of employees by motivating them with clear and precise task distribution as well as constant monitoring of their execution.

• You are responsible for the vehicles and equipment on site: servicing, maintenance and management of unforeseen events.
• You ensure the proper organisation of the site, analyse situations and organise the necessary resources for the smooth running of operations. You propose suitable solutions for each intervention location.
• You coordinate your actions with the sales department and ensure the necessary information is communicated upwards.
• You supervise and support the teams in the operational sectors of the site.
• You are responsible for the cleanliness of the site, maintenance of machines and equipment, as well as safety.
• You contribute to maintaining good relations among all people working on site and remain attentive to your colleagues.
• You ensure compliance with current regulations and their application (safety-hygiene - labour law - internal training).
• You actively participate in analyses (RECY) and inspections (RECY) as well as production tests.
• Control and guarantee the quality of goods on entry and exit.
• Management of RPLP cards, organisation of collections and stock management (inventories).
• Operational presence to support the teams.
• Occasional and as-needed replacement of various workstations on site, including weighing: versatility, agility and flexibility.
• Operation of machinery & control of production facilities as required.
• Any other tasks necessary for the smooth running of the company.

Profile sought:

• Certified recycler or equivalent training.
• Forklift driving licence and experience in operating loaders.
• Proven experience in an industrial environment, ideally in recycling or waste recovery.
• Strong field experience and good understanding of operational realities.
• Several years of experience in a similar role or with operational responsibilities.
• Excellent command of French; any other language is an asset.
• Good knowledge of common IT tools (Windows, MS Office), essential.
• Charismatic, pragmatic personality with natural authority.
• Ability to set clear frameworks, enforce instructions and make fair and assertive decisions.
• Solution-oriented mindset, capable of effectively managing unforeseen events and making quick decisions.
• Flexible, responsive and organised, able to manage priorities and adapt to field requirements.
• Good listening skills and ability to unite a team while maintaining a trusting relationship with colleagues.

We offer you:

• A varied and responsible role, with strong operational presence in the field.
• A dynamic and friendly working environment within a human-sized SME, where proximity and team spirit are valued.
• Regular working hours, Monday to Friday.
• 5 weeks of holiday.
• A 13th month salary.
• Attractive occupational pension benefits.
• The opportunity to grow within a company and sector focused on the future and committed to the environment.

Desired start date: early November

Ready to take on the challenge?

We look forward to receiving your complete application (CV, work certificates, copies of licences and diplomas).