Project Manager Corporate Technology (100%)

Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG Online since : 07 / 12 / 2024 Reference number : 6115 Lindt & Sprüngli 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, to work on scalable exploration areas, and to 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 customer (internal / external)
• Conduct the trials with / without customer
• Evaluate and document the trials for customer
• 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 customer (internal / external)
• Conduct the trainings (practical & theoretical part)

Lead, coordinate & support international projects

• Take the lead for global relevant projects incl. gate papers, timing & execution
• Help to coordinate projects of the global project list
• Support local project leaders with technical, process and organizational guidance

Production / Process support

• Support start-up for new equipment for L&S International and local L&S companies
• Support trouble shooting for pilot plants incl. show production and local L&S companies for machines and processes
• Support product, process & technology transfers

Additional

Conduct Scientific Research and contribute to Know-how generation

YOUR PROFILE :

• University degree in food science or related fields
• Min. 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) 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
• Needs to be able to energize and motivate others
• Develops and enriches professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

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