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Job Description

Projectmanager Farm Development & Operations Venlo (hybrid) · 32–38 hours · Reporting to our COO Let’s build the farms of the future. Together. At Kipster, we believe farming can be part of the solution instead of the problem. So we rethought the egg, from the ground up. Our hens don’t eat crops that people could eat. They eat upcycled feed made from surpluses of the food industry: bakery leftovers, grains, and other by-products that would otherwise go to waste. In return, they give us nutritious eggs, meat, and high-quality fertilizer. That’s livestock doing what it does best: closing the loop. And our farms? They’re designed with the chicken as the architect. Together with scientists and animal welfare organizations, we build barns around what hens naturally want to do: scratching, pecking, perching, dustbathing, and enjoying daylight. Think indoor and outdoor gardens, hay bales, peck stones, and plenty of space to just be a chicken. It works. And now we’re growing, in the Netherlands and internationally. That’s where you come in. Your role As Projectmanager Farm Development & Operations, you turn plans into Kipster farms and Kipster farms into better Kipster farms. You lead our expansion projects from first sketch to first egg, and you make our existing farms run smarter every day. You’re the person who keeps the overview, connects the people, and makes sure nothing (and no chicken) falls between the cracks. You report directly to our COO and work closely with our farmers, franchise partners, builders, suppliers, and our impact team, because every decision we make has to be good for animals, the planet, and the business. What you’ll do Lead farm development projects in the Netherlands and abroad, from planning and permits to construction and start-up Make sure every new farm lives up to Kipster’s standards for animal welfare and sustainability Drive technical and operational improvement projects on existing farms Steer project teams, plan timelines, and coordinate resources across internal and external partners Keep a sharp eye on budgets and costs, and act early when things drift Dive into farm performance data to spot what can be better, and then actually make it better Turn lessons learned into best practices and standard ways of working we can roll out to every new farm Report progress clearly to stakeholders and help shape strategic decisions on expansion and optimization Who you are You have solid experience in project or program management, preferably in construction, agriculture, food production, or technical operations You know your way around operations management: processes, planning, resources, and getting things done on the work floor You’re analytical and comfortable with numbers, budgets, and performance data You communicate easily with everyone, from farmers in boots to partners in boardrooms You’re organized and precise, but also proactive and solution-driven: you don’t wait for problems, you solve them You have a background in agriculture, sustainability, or animal welfare, or a genuine drive to learn fast You’re comfortable with digital tools for planning, documentation, and collaboration You’re fluent in Dutch and English; French is a big plus as we grow internationally You’re happy to combine time in our Venlo office and on our farms with focused work from home What we offer A role with real impact in a company that’s changing how the world thinks about food and farming A small, ambitious team with short lines and lots of room for your own ideas International projects and a front-row seat to our growth Salary range: EUR 4000 - EUR 5800 (38hr work week) per month Benefits: pension plan, mobility plan, laptop and phone budget are covered Hybrid working, with a home base in Venlo Ready to build with us? Send your CV and a short motivation to Tania at [email protected] or apply directly via LinkedIn. Got questions first? Reach out to the same emailadress. We’d love to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

Lead farm development projects from planning and permitting through construction and start-up, ensuring new farms meet Kipster’s animal welfare and sustainability standards. Improve existing farm operations, coordinate teams and resources, manage budgets and performance data, and report progress to stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates should have solid project or program management experience, preferably in construction, agriculture, food production, or technical operations, along with operations management, analytical, budgeting, and communication skills. A background in agriculture, sustainability, or animal welfare—or a strong willingness to learn—is sought, as are comfort with digital collaboration tools and fluency in Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Mobility Plan
• Laptop Budget
• Phone Budget
• Hybrid Working