Global Head of Production & Engineering (m/f/d)
Core
Create a world-class manufacturing organisation combining operational excellence, safety, quality, innovation, and scalability for a global production network.
Role type
Executive-level Global Head of Production & Engineering (Process Manufacturing)
Builds
Global production facilities, engineering projects, automation initiatives, and a standardized production network.
Domain
Food ingredients / Fine chemicals / Process manufacturing
Required skills
Process technology depth, capital project ownership, lean and operational excellence, GMP/food-safety-regulated manufacturing, executive presence, financial acumen, people development, safety and environment accountability, sustainability roadmap planning (via careerplan.io/jobs/2773398-global-head-of-production-engineering-mfd-at-arethia)
Preferred skills
German language proficiency
Technologies
P&ID, FSSC 22000, IFS, HACCP, ATEX, GMP
Responsibilities
Set global manufacturing strategy and balance network capacity; Lead people and transformation for a 100-person global organization; Shape investments and technical direction for next-generation production systems; Run the network and protect the license to operate including safety, quality audits, and sustainability.
Seniority
Executive, C-suite leader