Expansion Project Manager (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

Do you want to make a delicious difference?

As a Expansion Project Manager, you will lead the development of a brand-new production facility that will deliver next-generation, sustainable ingredients to the global market. You will lead the execution of a plant expansion project, translating lab-scale processes into industrial-scale production while ensuring technical, safety, and regulatory standards are met.

A Taste of What to Expect

Lead plant expansion projects from concept to execution over a two-year period
Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors, including procurement and contract administration
Oversee engineering design and process scale-up, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with safety and quality standards
Cooperate with the R&D team to translate lab-scale processes into industrial-scale solutions and support plant design, commissioning, and validation
Ensure regulatory and HSE compliance across all project phases, including conducting safety reviews and risk assessments
Review and approve technical documentation, ensuring knowledge transfer from R&D to operations and enabling scalable, efficient production

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

You bring 3+ years of hands-on project management experience, ideally in the production or project-based environment
You hold a degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
You combine technical knowledge with a hands-on mentality
You keep projects on track, with experience in contract management, documentation, and project controls
You're flexible, collaborative, and thrive in fast-changing environments with cross-functional teams
You’re open to traveling as part of the role between Munich and Dormagen
Excellent command of English, both written and verbal. German language skills are an advantage

A Sweet Package

Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
Supporting Healthy Lifestyle: Discount to Urban Sports Club so you can stay active and fit
Attractive Discounts: a variety of offers from strong brands from all relevant areas of life – for example electronics, travel, fashion, home, and much more
Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?

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About us

We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

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We are excited that you are interested in Planet A Foods! Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at: people@forplaneta.com