Production Manager

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for the operational management of the production departments – about 43 colleagues full continuous.

You drive for outstanding results in Product Quality, including Safety, Environmental compliance, and Employee Engagement:

• Responsibility for the optimization of operational and technical functions in terms of quality parameters, delivery capability, GMP requirements, costs, Safety, output and productivity
• Supervises and steers production scheduling to accomplish the S&OP planning
• Collaborates closely and effectively with the Plant Director to optimize plant results
• Efficient use of personnel and machine capacities as well as long-term and strategic development of the site
• Develops a high performance, engaged team through education, training, coaching, and teamwork
• Drives and support the development of a safe working environment and environmental activities through committees, audits, procedures, and training
• Fosters a culture and mindset of customer centricity, continuous improvement, empowerment, entrepreneurial and teamwork
• Highlight opportunities for quality and cost savings
• Participation in (international) projects
• Compliance with and monitoring of safety, quality and hygiene regulations (ISO, GMP, Food Defense, Food Fraud, Change- Management)

Requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Solid experience in Production Management is required, preferably in a mature production organization (food, pharma, chemical, Automotive etc) with solid and proven processes
• You have a good understanding of Chemistry and can trouble shoot on the shop floor if necessary
• Outstanding people manager who motivates and inspires teams – leading people through change processes. You are an inspiring leader who takes care of their team
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build confidence and trust amongst teammates, peers, subordinates, superiors, unions
• German mother tongue and business fluency in English
• You like to initiate change processes, have very good conceptual skills and can inspire others for your ideas
• Knowledge in Quality Systems ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 22000 & ISO 50001 GMP standards, Food fraud and Food defense