Werksleitung (w/m/d)
Core
Operational management and continuous improvement of a chocolate manufacturing plant with a focus on production efficiency and quality.
Role type
Plant Manager (Production Focus)
Builds
Industrial chocolate production lines, confectionery products, and related packaging.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Confectionery Manufacturing
Required skills
Industrial production process expertise, team leadership, production planning and scheduling, cost and quality control, safety and hygiene compliance, project management, data analysis for operational KPIs
Preferred skills
Technical degree or Meister/Techniker qualification, experience in food manufacturing, hands-on shopfloor presence
Technologies
Industrial machinery, production control systems, ERP/MES tools
Responsibilities
Oversee daily plant operations and production scheduling, lead and develop production teams, optimize production processes and resource utilization, ensure quality and safety standards, manage investment and improvement projects, report to senior management