Givaudan Careers Project Manager Operations

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.

We are looking for a Project Manager Operations to lead impactful projects across Operations and related functions. You'll partner with other teams to improve end-to-end product delivery, ensure quality, control costs and deliver projects from feasibility to execution at our Dübendorf production site.

You will be based in Dübendorf and reporting directly to the Head of Operations.

Please note that this will be a temporary contract till end of 2028.

In this exciting role you will:

• Plan and manage operations projects of varying size and complexity (feasibility, concept and execution)


• Define project scope, cost estimates, schedules, milestones and implementation plans


• Lead cross-functional project teams: set goals, assign work packages, run team/steering/stakeholder meetings and document outcomes


• Deliver projects on scope, budget, time and quality targets; track deadlines, costs and resources


• Use Givaudan's six-sigma methodology and PGP/project gate process; maintain projects in the PPM tool


• Facilitate workshops, write minutes and follow up on actions


• Build stakeholder relationships and communicate project status, requirements and benefits


• Support annual HR processes by providing performance input for project team members and help develop project management capabilities and talent within Operations.

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree in Manufacturing Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or related field


• 4–6 years' experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Logistics


• Project Management certification and as an advantage Lean Green Belt


• Familiarity with TPM, KPI, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and project controlling tools


• Good stakeholder management and communication skills


• Expert with financial concepts (OPEX, CAPEX) and tools (e.g., SAP)


• Business fluent in German and English; additional languages advantageous

Your benefits:

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development


• 40-hour working week


• Additional paid days off


• Favorable pension fund contributions


• Subsidized meals in the Staff restaurant


• Subsidized: REKA vouchers and SBB half fare travelcard


• Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital


• Worldwide private accident insurance


• Additional family/education allowance

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.