Overall Project Manager 100% (m/f/d)

About us

Hey, we are Tela, a family-owned company. For over 50 years, we have been producing high-quality hygiene papers that are always adapted to the changing needs of people and markets thanks to state-of-the-art technology and continuous innovation. With our own wastewater treatment and waste paper recycling plant, we have been a pioneer of sustainability since the beginning and still place the greatest value on ecology and environmental awareness today.

Over 200 highly motivated, skilled employees ensure the supply of our regional and international customers in Niederbipp, Bern, among others with the Swiss traditional brand Tela. As a family-run company, Tela has complemented since 2021 as a partner a network of hygiene paper factories in Switzerland, Germany, and Poland that has existed for over 40 years.

To strengthen our team in Niederbipp, we are looking for you as soon as possible as

Overall Project Manager 100% (m/f/d)

Tasks

• Project manager for plant development: You independently lead projects in the areas of infrastructure, process automation, plants, and production lines of the paper industry – from the preliminary study to commissioning or handover. In doing so, you develop and evaluate various solution concepts, prepare profitability calculations and rationalization analyses, and accompany technical procurement negotiations. You coordinate internal and external stakeholders, ensure smooth processes, and always keep costs, quality, and deadlines in view – while complying with legal requirements.
• Innovations with a strategic view: You evaluate and implement forward-looking technical solutions to make processes more efficient, safer, and more sustainable. You plan and realize targeted expansions as well as measures for plant safety in the field of paper production.
• Portfolio manager with overview: You enter new projects into the project master plan (PMP) and ensure the ongoing updating and coordination of the entire project portfolio. You take over the overall project controlling and ensure transparency regarding progress, resources, costs, and deadlines across all projects.
• Documentation specialist with system understanding: You create technical documentation such as specifications and functional descriptions with the utmost care. Your structured working style ensures transparency and traceability across all project phases.

Profile

• Education & experience: You have completed technical training with further education at HF or FH level in mechanical engineering, process or electrical engineering (e.g., as an engineer/technician) or project management. You bring several years of experience in leading and implementing projects – ideally in an industrial environment or the paper industry.
• Technical understanding & IT competence: You are tech-savvy, have good knowledge of MS Office, and bring a pronounced digital understanding. Experience with process plants is a plus.
• Personality & working style: You are communicative, resilient, and like to make decisions. Your sense of responsibility as well as your structured and solution-oriented working style characterize you. In addition, you have convincing presentation skills.
• Language skills & willingness to work: You speak very good German; English skills are an advantage. You are willing to occasionally work at the site in Gretzenbach.

Offer

• At least 5 weeks of vacation so you can really relax
• Free parking spaces so you don’t have to worry about finding a parking spot
• Look forward to birthday, Easter, and St. Nicholas gifts
• A good pension fund for your future security
• Free fruit and ice cream in summer as well as healthy catering options
• Work in a very good team and a great atmosphere
• Free products four times a year
• A thorough introduction and training to optimally prepare you for your tasks
• Opportunities for further education and training to constantly expand your skills
• Access to our employee app for current information and communication
• Benefit from bonuses for successful employee referrals

Contact

Janette Huber

HR Specialist

Tela GmbH | Human Resources Department | Rotboden 1 | 4704 Niederbipp