Head of Engineering (w/m/d)

High-quality fresh chocolate - that's what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family-owned company employs more than 3000 people from over 80 countries worldwide today, with a growing trend. The company's headquarters is located in the canton of Glarus. Against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates here and continuously develop new, innovative ideas in agile teams. In Operations, we procure high-quality raw materials, produce fresh couvertures, and refine them in our manufactory into FrischSchoggi, Pralinés, Truffes, and figures. Our Supply-Chain-Teams reliably deliver these to our stores and online customers - supported by Quality, Engineering, and Sustainability. Become part of our team! This is what awaits you ##### • You bear overall responsibility for Engineering, Infrastructure, and Operational Excellence • You work closely with operations and combine strategic foresight with operational implementation • You lead four direct and several indirect employees holistically in the areas of Technical Service, Infrastructure, Project Engineering, and Continuous Improvement. • You report directly to the COO and act as a strategic and operational sparring partner • You ensure a stable, secure, and scalable technical basis at all production and logistics sites • You develop and implement a digitalization and scaling strategy to support quality, employees, and growth • You plan and realize production and logistics solutions, including new buildings, conversions, and expansions, and ensure their operational and maintenance readiness This is what you bring ##### • You have at least a university degree (FH/Uni/ETH) in an engineering science field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or process engineering; further qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma, project management certificates, or a master's degree are an advantage • You have long-term leadership experience in industrial production environments, preferably in the food industry • You bring a deep understanding of processes, technology, and people • You have proven successes in organizational and process development (CI, Lean, digitalization) and enjoy operational leadership across multiple technical departments • You have experience in CAPEX planning, technical standards, and lifecycle management and can clearly communicate complex technical topics • You have very good German language skills and pronounced strength in stakeholder management This is what we offer you ##### • An exciting work environment with motivated colleagues • A position with a lot of personal responsibility • The opportunity to bring in fresh ideas • An open and respectful feedback culture • Internal and external training opportunities • Individual career opportunities • Generous discounts on our products • Chocolate in the workplace • Free parking • Discounts in the Läderach Café and staff restaurant Own it. Grow it. Make it fresh. ##### Sounds interesting? Then apply to us. Emilija Minova, Head Talent Acquistion/Employer Branding, will be happy to answer your questions.