Nefab Schweiz AG

Wood & Plywood Solution Project Manager

📍 5417 Untersiggenthal

Role and responsibilities

As Wood & Plywood Solutions Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading projects assigned to the Wood & Plywood Solutions team, overseeing every phase of the project lifecycle — from design and sourcing through manufacturing, assembly, and final execution. You will develop competitive, cost-effective, and technically sound proposals, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations. You will contribute to Nefab's ability to consistently deliver high-quality, customer-aligned wood and plywood packaging solutions on time and within scope. You will facilitate project kickoff meetings to align stakeholders on scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables; determine optimal execution and delivery locations based on Nefab's manufacturing capabilities and capacity; and act as the primary point of coordination throughout the quotation process — proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving projects to successful completion. You will also prepare and present project proposals and final deliverables to Regional Managing Directors and customers.

Team / description

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. Our Wood & Plywood Solutions organization is vital for us to deliver technically sound, cost-effective wood and plywood packaging solutions to our customers. This position will report to the Product Solution Director Wood & Plywood, Americas. Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK.

Qualifications and Skills

  • University degree

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier negotiations, and manufacturing within the packaging, wood, plywood, or related industrial sector

  • Strong knowledge of wood and plywood manufacturing processes, materials, converting methods, and packaging solutions; experience with wood packaging is considered an asset

  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating projects involving Engineering, Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Sales

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, quality standards, and customer expectations

  • Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and customers

  • English language proficiency (Advanced)