IntroductionWe are seeking a Chief Technologist for our malt activities, responsible for the production and quality across our 6 malthouses with 10 malting plants, including a roasting plant and a central malt laboratory at our sites in Kulmbach, Sulzbach-Rosenberg, and Schweinfurt. This role includes a direct reporting line to Management and serves as a contact for all technological questions for our plants in Austria.Your TasksOversee production and quality, as well as personnel management of our malthouses.Plan and implement investments, optimizations, and maintenance measures in collaboration with our Technical Operations Office, ensuring resource-friendly and environmentally friendly production.Participate in relevant institutions for the production of quality malting barley/grain, defining technological and analytical standards, and liaising with universities, research institutions, and industry associations.Act as the primary contact and advisor for malt customers regarding technological and qualitative issues.Responsible for the production of traditional base and specialty malts and the development of new specialty malts to inspire our customers in the brewing and baking industry.Your ProfileDegree in Brewing Technology, preferably with a doctorate (e.g., Dipl.-Brauerei-Ingenieur, Brewing and Beverage Technology).Sound practical experience in managing a malting plant, including a modern, well-equipped plant laboratory.Creativity in developing new malt products and application areas.Willingness to work weekends in rotation with our malt masters.Command of relevant organizational and leadership techniques.We OfferExtensive onboarding and development options.Flexible working hours.Christmas and holiday bonus.Regular team events.Workplace health promotion.Company pension scheme.Interested?If you are interested, please send your full application, including details of your salary expectations, online. Ms. Bobek will be glad to answer your questions.Tel: +49 9221 706-6049IREKS GmbHLichtenfelser Str. 2095326 KulmbachGermany #J-18808-Ljbffr