Spencer Riley is collaborating with a leading global food ingredient manufacturer to assist with finding a highly skilled Head of Production. This critical role will oversee operations at their rapidly expanding flavor production plant, driving innovation, efficiency, and quality in a dynamic environment.
Your Role:
* Responsibility for the full operational management of flavor production, from raw material provisioning to final product completion.
* Monitoring and managing daily production processes with a focus on quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
* Implementing and optimizing production standards based on Lean Management principles.
* Planning and coordinating human resources to ensure a smooth production flow, even during peak and seasonal periods.
* Actively leading and motivating your team, while fostering the targeted development of employees through training and coaching.
* Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in production, and proactively addressing health and environmental management areas.
* Close collaboration with internal departments such as logistics, purchasing, and quality assurance to ensure effective process management.
* Supporting investment projects aimed at increasing efficiency and optimizing the production site.
Your Profile:
* Several years of experience in a responsible production role, ideally in the food, flavor, or chemical industry.
* Proven experience managing batch production processes and optimizing production workflows.
* Strong leadership and communication skills, combined with the ability to motivate and continuously develop your team.
* Solid expertise in Lean Management and process optimization.
* Completed studies in food technology, chemistry, process engineering, or a related field.
* High problem-solving skills as well as a strong quality and responsibility mindset.
* Proficient in standard MS Office applications and ERP systems.
* Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written.
Salary range = €100,000 to €160,000
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret to inform you that if you do not receive a response within 14 days, your application has not been successful. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and wish you the best in your job search.