Deputy Production Manager – Vertical Farming (80-100%) @ YASAI Full Time

YASAI grows food for a better future. Our modern hydroponic indoor vertical farming system enables us to produce with fewer resources – for the health of people, plants and the planet! Since we control the entire process of food production from seeds to packaging, YASAI farms use no pesticides, 95% less water and are many times more productive than traditional agriculture in the same area.

About the role:

As the deputy production manager, you have the task of producing fresh herbs and leafy vegetables using modern vertical farming methods. In this role you are (partly) responsible for the management of the employees in production as well as for maintaining the quality and freshness of our products by helping with the daily care of our plants.

As a young and rapidly growing company, YASAI offers you the opportunity in this position to get to know vertical farming and at the same time career opportunities in the areas of food production and development in personnel management. If you are ready to learn quickly, find your way in a fast-paced environment and work in a process-oriented manner, apply now to see what YASAI is about!

• Place of work: Niederhasli, 8155
• Start of work: November or by appointment
• Working hours: approximately office hours (no shifts or weekends), no vacation locks

What you will do:

• Management support for a team of 2-3 employees in production
• Share responsibility for keeping the farm and work areas clean and organized
• You sow, care for, harvest and pack fresh herbs
• You have a role model function when it comes to compliance with occupational health and safety and food safety

We are looking for someone who:

• Is organized, motivated, reliable and process-oriented
• Is able to ensure occupational safety and the safe handling of food at all times
• Familiarize yourself quickly and take on challenging tasks with enthusiasm
• Is able to accept instructions and implement changes quickly
• Knowledge of German (minimum B2 level), knowledge of English (B1-2 level) is desirable
• For example, trained as a vegetable gardener, dairy technologist, food technologist, food scientist, agronomist or trained in the technical / electronic field (non-exhaustive list).
• Has a passion for plants

Bonus points:

• Experience in food production or processing.
• First management experience (1-2 years)

Who we are:

• YASAI is a place where everyone is welcome, involved and given the opportunity to reach their full potential
• We are a diverse & multicultural team of architects, agronomists, engineers, marketing & business specialists!
• We share a passion for sustainability and technology and want to make a contribution to the future of food production
• We look forward to hearing from you!
• For more information https://www.yasai.ch/

Your Contact Person is Tobias Beeler, apply today!