Project Manager

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, 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.

Project Manager
Your next role ?

As a Project Manager, you will report directly to our Project Team Manager. You will lead the implementation of multi discipline projects on site from justification and technical design to successful implementation and commissioning. You will be responsible for all design aspects related to electricity, instrumentation and automation processes with the support of other team members in the department.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, provide value and are experienced at promoting relationships.

**In this exciting role you will**:
Manages requests for the study and implementation of projects at Vernier site in the following areas : Ingredients production, Compounding production, Logistics, Utilities Production & Distribution, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Laboratory Facilities, Building Technology ;
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 and contractors ;
Follow-up project KPIs and lead steering committees ;
Support project team in the project execution ;
Conduct hazard studies, risk assessments and process optimization ;
Manage contractors on site ;
Report project status and budgetary control for approved projects ;
Produce all required design documents ;
Execute project plans within approved budget.

All employees must ensure that their tasks are carried out in compliance with the Code of Conduct, the rules laid down in the company's policy on health, safety, security, environmental protection and product protection (in accordance with the EFfCI GMP standard) and any other applicable regulations.

You ?
Are you someone who wants to grow your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us - and improve your world.

**Your Profile**:
Bachelor's degree (ETS) or higher (EPF) in Engineering or related discipline. IPMA or PMI Certification is an asset ;
5 to 10 years of experience in factory engineering/maintenance, including management of multi
- country/multiple process engineering projects involving resources from diverse disciplines ;
Experience in working with diverse cultures and multidiscipline specialists (internal and external) ;
Good technical skills in chemical production and mixing facilities,utilities production and distribution facilities, installations related to logistics, building technical installations (HVAC, fire extinguishing and detection, standard and emergency lighting, etc.), ATEX regulations ;
Good command in project management, using TPM, KPI, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and project controlling tools ;
Good knowledge of financial concepts (e.g. OPEX, CAPEX) and tools (e.g. SAP) ;
Fluent in French and English, German is an asset ;
Excellent analytical, methodical and organised mindset ;
Excellent communication skills ;
Customer focus with the sense of productions urgency ;
Autonomous and team spirit ;
Challenge with a continuous improvement behaviour ;
Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards change ;
**Ownership**: take responsibility for saying, proposing, doing: not accepting the status quo ;
**Decision making and reliability**: work systematically with facts, in order to make the most rational and relevant decisions ;
Taste for innovation ;
Knowing how to take a step back, including in an emergency context.

**Our Benefits (for Vernier, Switzerland)**:
Healthcare support
Paid Time Off and family leave
Retirement plan
Sport and leisure clubs
Company shop
Staff restaurant

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.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working condit