Are you a sustainability-minded and experienced Project Manager ready for your next big challenge in North Rhine-Westphalia region? Then this opportunity is for you. In this role, you will support the development of a brand-new production facility that will deliver next-generation, sustainable ingredients to the global market. These innovations are designed to enable a more sustainable way of living and transform the future of food production. You will begin with six months in Munich, working closely with the team and learning the technology, before moving to Dormagen to turn the vision into reality. This is your opportunity to make a real impact and help shape the future of the food industry!
About the company
This innovative food tech company is reshaping the world of ingredients through fermentation-based technology. With a focus on sustainability, affordability and scalability, they are creating next-generation solutions for global food supply chains. The team is growing fast and now preparing for the next big step: a new production plant in Dormagen.
What will you do?
You will, together with the project director, take the lead on a high-impact project that combines engineering, people management and sustainability. From day one, you are responsible for delivering a fully operational factory that meets the company’s high standards.
- Lead the Dormagen plant project from initial design to go-live over a two-year period
- Manage engineering, contractors, stakeholders, and timelines
- Collaborate with R&D in Munich for smooth tech transfer
- Take ownership of quality, safety and stakeholder communication throughout the build
What do you bring?
You combine technical knowledge with a hands-on mentality. You are ready to work internationally and can confidently lead complex projects.
- Background in mechanical, chemical, production engineering or similar
- Several years of experience in a production or project-based environment
- Fluent in both German and English
- Ability to work in Germany (no visa support offered)
- A collaborative leader with strong stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to work in Munich for the first six months, followed by relocation to the Dormagen region
- Bonus: knowledge of QA or safety procedures, and an interest in sustainable food innovation
What’s in it for you?
This role gives you full ownership of a project from the ground up and a real opportunity to grow. You will join a modern, ambitious company with direct communication lines and a clear mission.
- Salary between 60,000 and 80,000 euros per year
- Thirty days of vacation to help you recharge
- Flexible working hours to support work life balance
- Subsidized daily lunches and employee discounts
- Open company culture with room for your ideas
- Clear growth path toward roles like Plant Manager or Production Lead
- Purpose driven work that contributes to a more sustainable food system
Interested?
Ready to bring a new production site to life and help reinvent the food industry? Apply now and join the team that is building a cleaner and smarter food future.