Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'996 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 81'913 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 85'831 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'550 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 104'338 |
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Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Produktionsleiter/in Schreinerei BP
You run production in the carpentry workshop. You also coordinate all workshop processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan orders, lead your team and monitor production in the carpentry workshop.
In the carpentry workshop, you take charge of a smooth production process. You coordinate workshop drawings, manage material needs and lead the team. You ensure machines run efficiently. You check quality and guarantee workplace safety.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.450.33.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Process and Quality Manager. Based on 4,702 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 88'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 84'998 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'812 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 88'024 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Valais | CHF 100'000 | 60 |
| Zug | CHF 100'000 | 84 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 97'650 | 135 |
| Lucerne | CHF 97'500 | 87 |
| Zurich | CHF 97'432 | 486 |
| Aargau | CHF 94'500 | 283 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 116'550 | 57 |
| Insurance | CHF 101'500 | 17 |
| Consulting various | CHF 100'000 | 23 |
| Utilities | CHF 100'000 | 54 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 99'865 | 820 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 96'293 | 169 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Produktionsleiter/in Schreinerei mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Ca. 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
You earn the federal professional certificate through a part-time course lasting about 2 years.
Typical training path
Produktionsleiter/in Schreinerei mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Schreiner/in oder als Zimmermann/Zimmerin
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the carpentry industry since completing the apprenticeship
- Proof of the required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Craft skills
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Organizational and planning skills
- Sense of quality
Where this can lead
Lateral entry or further education courses, such as master carpenter or a bachelor's in wood technology, complement your career path.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Quality awareness
- Craft skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work directly in the workshop. You check current drawings for technical feasibility. You also discuss the next steps with your team. You monitor material deliveries closely.
- You create workshop drawings and check the technical feasibility of orders.
- You determine material needs and coordinate purchasing with logistics.
- You plan work processes and ensure optimal machine usage.
- You lead the team and train staff on using new equipment.
- You monitor production deadlines and check the quality of woodwork.
- You ensure workplace safety and regularly maintain production equipment.
- You document production data and initiate continuous process improvements.
Working conditions
You work mainly in the carpentry workshop. You take on leadership duties there. You also act as the link between project management and daily operations.
Where to learn
- Verband Schweiz. Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten (VSSM)Oberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Quality awareness
- Craft skills
Trade-offs
- Pressure of responsibility
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- Complex coordination
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