Senior Operation Project Manager
Key information
- Publication date:15 April 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Uetlibergstrasse 65/67, 8045 Zürich
Senior Operations Project Manager (80–100%)
Manage complex food & beverage innovation projects and lead our business unit
Location: Zurich (Binz) - Start: July 2025
Be the expert that clients trust – and the Partner they count on
At Agilery, we are a launchpad for the next generation of Food & Beverages in Europe. From bold ideas to real-world production, we guide brands through the complex journey of food innovation. If you thrive in high-stakes, fast-moving environments, love to make things happen, and are ready to take on leadership responsibilities, this is your moment.
Your Mission: Lead with clarity, deliver with impact
As a Senior Operations Project Manager and Business Unit Leader, you’ll not only manage technically and logistically complex projects but also play a key role in the strategic development of the company.
This is a client-facing role where project leadership meets hands-on implementation.
What You’ll Do
- Design and drive end-to-end operations plans, from sourcing ingredients to overseeing production, quality, traceability, and logistics.
- Manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and expectations are met.
- Lead a team of 2-3 talented individuals to ensure all Operations projects are delivered efficiently and within budget.
- Work with our European network of suppliers and manufacturers to find creative and effective production solutions.
- Collaborate with our COO to identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost-saving measures, and performance optimization.
- Communicate clearly with clients at every step — turning complexity into clarity and building trust through your expertise.
- Contribute actively to team meetings and workshops, with your input, ideas, jokes.
Why Join Agilery?
Because we’re building something different — and fast.
- Work in one of Europe’s most forward-thinking food innovation companies.
- Exposure to cutting-edge trends, next-gen production tech, and real-world implementation.
- A steep learning curve in an environment that values autonomy and ownership.
- A flexible, modern work culture with remote options and an office base in a vibrant revamped industrial bakery.
- Rapid growth opportunities, and participation in the company’s success in the form of stock options.
The Candidate We’re Looking For
- Solid experience managing cross-functional projects in food, beverage, or related manufacturing/innovation sectors.
- Proven ability to lead clients through uncertainty — you're calm, clear, and credible under pressure.
- Business acumen to gradually increase your accountability for the business unit’s financial performance
- Fluent in English plus either German or French (C1/C2); additional languages are a plus.
- A strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, can-do attitude.
- High-energy, detail-oriented, and self-driven: you take full ownership and keep others moving too.
- With a valid Swiss work permit.
Ready to Join a Team that moves fast?
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to lead, collaborate, and make a difference.
Tell us your story and send us your complete application documents to benedicte-at-agilery.ch. We can’t wait to meet you!
Contact
- Andrea Derrez