Project Manager in Product Development

Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the dairy economy Project Manager in Product Development Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacturing and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, ripening and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network. Project Manager in Product Development Elsa Group is one of the leading industrial groups in the Swiss dairy economy and is part of the Migros group (Migros Industrie). Expert in the manufacturing and packaging of dairy products as well as in the production, ripening and processing of cheeses and the production of plant-based products, Elsa Group brings together several sites working in a network. What you accomplish Co-pilot with marketing product development and renovation projects, from the creation of the first prototypes to the validation of the industrial phase Identify and evaluate new ingredients, technologies and suppliers in order to enrich the innovation portfolio in collaboration with Purchasing Design and optimize complex formulations in the beverage, dessert, fermented products and plant-based alternatives categories Provide scientific expertise on protein functionalities (solubility, viscosity, gelation, foaming, emulsification, stability and interactions with other ingredients) Perform, organize and analyze laboratory, pilot and industrial trials Guarantee the achievement of quality, cost, technical performance and deadline objectives What you bring Education: Higher school Specialization: in food sciences, food technology, biotechnology or process engineering Professional experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in food product development Confirmed experience in dairy products and/or plant-based alternatives Experience in managing cross-functional projects in an industrial environment Solid knowledge of functional ingredients and more particularly dairy proteins (caseins, whey proteins, protein concentrates and isolates) Understanding of industrial processes such as pasteurization, UHT, homogenization, fermentation and thermal treatments Knowledge of SAP tools, in particular the EHS and PLM modules Industrial curiosity and application of technologies Cross-functional leadership and ability to unite multidisciplinary teams Reactivity, autonomy and results orientation French (B2) English (A2) German (ADVANTAGEOUS) What we offer you Working in good health: Health promotion (health day, vaccines, massages) / Advantageous offers for fitness Flexible working hours: freedom to arrange working time Flexible workplace/teleworking: possibility of spatial flexibility in the execution of the function Maternity leave/paternity leave: 18 weeks of maternity leave / 4 weeks for paternity leave Mobility: Free parking Social benefits: Significant discounts with insurances / Pension fund: 2/3 employer contributions Catering: Daily menu at 6.-, <<Green fork>> Menu Cumulus points: Additional points for employees Migros Bank: Preferential rates for investment accounts, private accounts, and mortgage loans Vacations: 5 weeks of vacation Migros School-club: Partial reimbursement of training or leisure activities Leisure and culture offer: Various sports and leisure offers Vacations: 6 weeks of vacation Public transport participation: SBB half-fare card Only online applications submitted via the portal will be considered. Contact Mr. Damien Michel Recruitment Specialist / HR Business Partner \Write an email\ (< >) Have you not found a matching position? Activate a search subscription to receive suitable job offers by e-mail. Create a <<vacant position>> subscription jpid6da27c9jm jpit0835jm jpiy26jm