Project Manager R&D Couverture

About Läderach

High-quality fresh chocolate – that's what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business now employs over 2500 people from more than 80 countries group-wide, and the number is growing. The company's headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates here and constantly develop new, creative ideas in agile teams.

In our "Corporate Functions" business unit, various activities are bundled. In addition to our Finance and IT services, this area also houses global Marketing and Sales Management as well as Human Resources. Fresh ideas are generated here every day, which we lead to success together. Personal responsibility and networked working are particularly important to us. Do you want to be a part of it? Then join us.

What to expect

• You develop new couvertures and optimize existing recipes with small conches and tempering machines
• You research and evaluate raw materials in depth and carry out systematic quality controls, laboratory work, storage tests, and tastings
• You lead and accompany projects and implement the development program qualitatively and quantitatively, including daily and sequence planning
• You support production technologically in the area of couvertures and ensure compliance with quality specifications, hygiene, HACCP, and safety guidelines
• You optimize processes, plant performance, and capacity utilization, taking seasonal fluctuations into account, and use personnel and machine resources efficiently
• You take co-responsibility for operational service delivery and sustainable productivity in the area of couvertures according to target specifications
• You create and maintain documentation, carry out patent applications, and actively participate in the sensory team
• You take on consulting, training, and moderation tasks related to the specialist topic of chocolate

What you bring

• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the chocolate industry and in the efficient and timely execution of development projects
• You possess in-depth technical expertise in supporting quality optimizations and in carrying out strict quality controls
• You have demonstrable experience in implementing targeted measures to reduce scrap rates
• You have analytical competence in measuring and communicating process key figures and initiate effective corrective measures in case of target deviations
• You excel in continuous process improvement and have a strong hands-on mentality
• You continuously expand your technical expertise by participating in external training and expert lectures

What we offer you

• An exciting work environment with motivated colleagues
• A position with a lot of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
• An open and respectful feedback culture
• Internal and external training
• Individual career opportunities
• Generous discounts on our products
• Chocolate at the workplace
• Free parking
• Discounts at Läderach Café and staff restaurant

Own it. Grow it. Make it fresh.

Sounds interesting? Then apply to us. Fabio Ferramosca, Talent Acquisition Partner, will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

We ask for your understanding that we do not consider external recruitment agencies for this position.