Project Manager

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Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.  

As a Project Manager - Engineering & Maintenance m/w/d you will directly report to our Engineering Manager and you will join our Operations team in Vernier.

You will be in charge of the implementation of many-sided projects on site from justification and technical design to successful implementation and commissioning.

In this exciting role you will :

• Manage requests for the study and implementation of projects at Vernier site in the following areas:
• ingredients production
• compound production
• logistics
• utilities production and distribution
• waste water treatment plant
• laboratory facilities
• build technology
• buildings and open spaces (roads, effluent networks, green spaces, etc.)
• Project management:
• Manage CAPEX projects
• Lead project team and external resources
• Develop project scopes, cost estimations, credit applications and specifications
• Monitor compliance with design and construction parameters, respecting all norms and EHS regulations
• Monitor project execution parameters, including timing, detailed cost estimate, list of deliverables and implement corrective actions whenever necessary
• Co-lead tender process with suppliers, contractors and IM&S
• Follow-up project Indicators and lead steering committees
• Support project team in the project execution
• Conduct hazard studies, risk assessments and process optimization
• Support Execution supervisor for contractor management
• Report project status and budgetary control for approved projects
• Produce all required design documents (including specifications)
• Accomplish project plans within approved budget and schedule
• Follow Givaudan project management process (PGP)
• Manage project reporting in PPM Tool (cost plan, milestones, status report...)
• Participate in the training and seminars proposed
• Engineering:
• Profile GCC: Is responsible for all design aspects related to chemical engineering, fluid dynamics and mechanical processes.
• All profiles monitor technology and propose solutions, standardize processes, equipment, engineering concepts and create norms.

Your success profile includes :

• Project Management Certification IPMA (min C level), PMI or equivalent.
• Profile GCC: Bachelor's degree in engineering HES (ETS) or EPF in chemical engineering, fluid dynamics and mechanics
• 5 to 10 years of experience in factory engineering, including management of multiple process engineering projects involving resources from diverse disciplines.
• Experience working with diverse cultures and versatile specialists (internal and external).
• Experience working in complex/matrix organizations.
• Technical skills in:
• chemical production and mixing facilities
• utilities production and distribution facilities
• installations related to logistics
• build technical installations (HVAC, fire extinguishing and detection, standard and emergency lighting)
• civil engineering and building trades
• ATEX regulations
• Project management, using TPM, Indicators, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of financial concepts (e.g. OPEX, CAPEX) and tools (e.g. SAP).
• Languages:
• French: fluent
• English: fluent
• German: good command a plus
• Plan and align: manage complex projects.
• Take responsibility and don't accept the status quo.
• Customer-focused with a sense of production urgency.
• Collaborate: autonomous and team spirited.
• Manage complexity.
• Challenge with a continuous improvement behavior, following the site's CI culture.
• Work systematically with facts, to make the most rational decisions. Knowing how to take a step back, especially in an emergency context.
• Cultivate improvement and standardize: systematically seek solutions that can be duplicated in other situations.

Due to its activities, Givaudan is subject to the regulations of the OFAC (Office Fédéral de l'Aviation Civile). Please note that later in the recruitment process you will be asked to provide a criminal record.

Our Benefits (for Vernier, Switzerland) :

• Healthcare support
• Paid Time Off and family leave
• Retirement plan
• Sport and leisure clubs
• Company shop
• Staff restaurant

Are you interested in this exciting challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application Please make sure you enclose your CV, Cover Letter, Diplomas and Work Certificates.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity. 
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.
 

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your World

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.