Project Manager Corporate Technology (100%), Kilchberg Job Description: Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. The traditional Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are sold by 36 subsidiaries and branch offices, as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. In addition, Lindt & Sprüngli runs around 520 own shops. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.
As a Project Manager Corporate Technology, you will execute trials in the pilot plants to intensify scientific research, work on scalable exploration areas, and develop IP relevant products in collaboration with the local teams. Furthermore, the position supports subsidiaries with new technologies, product transfers, and optimizations along the chocolate manufacturing process.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Support R&D projects and create know-how by conducting trials in the pilot plants in all levels of the chocolate manufacturing process
Plan and prepare the trials with customers (internal/external)
Conduct the trials with/without customers
Evaluate and document the trials for customers
Scale-up support in L&S plants if needed
Conduct training in the pilot plants in all levels of the chocolate manufacturing process
Plan and prepare the training with customers (internal/external)
Conduct the trainings (practical & theoretical part)
Lead, coordinate & support international projects
Take the lead for globally relevant projects including gate papers, timing & execution
Help to coordinate projects of the global project list
Support local project leaders with technical, process and organizational guidance
Support start-up for new equipment for L&S International and local L&S companies
Support troubleshooting for pilot plants including show production and local L&S companies for machines and processes
Support product, process & technology transfers
Conduct scientific research and contribute to know-how generation
YOUR PROFILE: University degree in food science or related fields
Minimum 3 years of experience in Technology/Process Engineering and in chocolate mass production
Fluent in German and English; French and Italian is a plus
Knowledge of MS Office
Travel flexibility (day visits and short-term stays (weeks/months) to support different Lindt & Sprüngli companies worldwide)
Strong technical knowledge of industrial food processing functions and concepts; experience in chocolate processing (Bean to Bar) is highly beneficial
Seizes opportunities to improve business performance
Highly self-motivated
Project/change management skills and the ability to handle multiple, fast-paced projects
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and advise local counterparts and other stakeholders
Willingness to share know-how and teaching skills
Ability to energize and motivate others
Develops and enriches professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, etc.
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