St. Gallen, Rheineck
Managing Director / Operations Manager (m/f/d)
- 07 September 2026
- 100%
- St. Gallen, Rheineck
About the job
reference: 31532
are you cut out for this leadership position?
Excellent, this innovative and tradition-conscious company specialises in demanding work related to timber construction, facade construction, interior finishing, and customised furniture solutions. The focus in all projects is on high-quality detailed solutions. A well-coordinated team combines traditional craftsmanship with creativity and a strong awareness of quality. The use of regional and natural materials is paramount and a matter of course. As part of the apprenticeship training, the fascination of these activities is passed on to the next generation. For the long-term development of the company, it is now seeking an entrepreneurial and committed leader as
Managing Director / Operations Manager (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- You are ready to continuously nurture and strengthen the company philosophy of working together for customer-centred solutions. In doing so, you motivate employees by assigning challenging and responsible tasks
- You take on the operational and financial management of the company, always keeping an eye on costs, revenues, and economic development
- Furthermore, you lead and develop the employees and are responsible for all personnel matters and personnel planning
- You coordinate and schedule ongoing orders, ensure smooth operational processes, and also guarantee a functioning IT infrastructure
- You maintain existing customer relationships and acquire new ones
- Additionally, you ensure calculation and cost control and participate in project execution
- If you have the appropriate affinity, you can also further develop and actively shape the marketing and social media area
Requirements
- You have a basic craft training in the wood processing trade, ideally as a carpenter or joiner, as well as business or commercial further training
- Initial leadership experience as well as knowledge in project management, calculation, and/or business organisation are expected
- You convince with high social competence and a respectful, professional approach to customers, suppliers, and employees
- A proficient handling of common Office products, CAD applications, and Abacus facilitates your daily work
- Important are good commercial understanding, entrepreneurial thinking, and enjoyment of direct customer contact
- In the medium term, there is an attractive opportunity to participate in the company and actively shape its future as a co-entrepreneur
- Do you also consider yourself a down-to-earth, communicative, and assertive leader who likes to take responsibility and make a difference?
Perfect, then please give your professional future the right polish now, congratulations on the new challenge.
You can expect:
- Exciting and demanding projects in timber construction, interior finishing, as well as in the areas of facades and furniture
- A respectful collaboration at eye level with the owner, who supports you with his many years of experience and cooperative leadership style, while also giving you room for your personal and professional development
- A versatile key position with great decision-making and creative scope
- A motivated and well-coordinated team
- Short decision-making paths as well as an open and uncomplicated corporate culture
- The opportunity to actively further develop the company strategically and operationally
Work location: Rheineck area
Have I piqued your interest? Then I look forward to your application via our registration tool or by e-mail. I will be happy to inform you about this vacancy. Your application will of course be treated with absolute discretion.
Stefan Sammali
Operational Manager / Lic. Oec. HSG
Hodlerstrasse 2
9008 St. Gallen
071 243 20 10
stefan.sammali@progresspersonal.ch
www.progresspersonal.ch
Industry: Wood Industry
Function: Middle and Top Management
Employment percentage: 100%
Leadership position: Yes
Type of employment: Permanent