Project Manager R&D Couverture

High-quality fresh chocolate - that is what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business today employs over 2500 people group-wide from more than 80 countries, with numbers rising. 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.

Various activities are bundled in our corporate division "Corporate Functions." In addition to our finance and IT services, this area also includes global marketing and sales management as well as human resources. Fresh ideas are created here daily, which we jointly lead to success. Personal responsibility and networked working are particularly important to us. Do you want to be part of it? Then come to us.

• You develop new couvertures and optimise existing recipes using small conches and tempering machines
• You research and evaluate raw materials in depth and conduct systematic quality controls, laboratory work, storage tests, and tastings
• You lead and accompany projects and implement the development programme qualitatively and quantitatively, including daily and sequence planning
• You support production technologically in the area of couvertures and ensure compliance with quality requirements, hygiene, HACCP, and safety regulations
• You optimise processes, plant performance, and capacity utilisation considering seasonal fluctuations and use personnel and machine resources efficiently
• You take co-responsibility for operational service delivery and sustainable productivity in the couverture area according to target specifications
• You create and maintain documentation, carry out patenting, and actively participate in the sensory team
• You take on consulting, training, and moderation tasks around the subject of chocolate

• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the chocolate industry as well as in the efficient and timely execution of development projects
• You possess solid expertise in supporting quality optimisations and conducting strict quality controls
• You bring proven experience in implementing targeted measures to reduce scrap rates
• You have analytical competence in measuring and communicating process indicators and initiate effective corrective actions in case of target deviations
• You are characterised by strength in continuous process improvement and have a pronounced hands-on mentality
• You continuously expand your expertise by participating in external training and expert lectures

• An exciting working 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 further training
• Individual career opportunities
• Generous discounts on our products
• Chocolate at the workplace
• Free parking spaces
• Discounts at the Läderach Café and staff restaurant

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

Please understand that we do not consider external recruitment agencies for filling this position.