Production Manager – Food Industry (m/f/d)

Guided tour and production control You bear the operational responsibility for production operations, are present in everyday production, identify deviations and bottlenecks early and ensure smooth, timely, economic and quality-compliant solutions. You plan, coordinate and monitor the production processes and the need-oriented use of employees, materials, machines and plants. You guide employees in department management and production professionally and disciplinaryly, implement corporate goals and create reliable responsibilities, representation and communication structures. You promote and develop employees through regular exchanges, clear feedback training and a binding leadership culture. You monitor the state and operational capacity of the production facilities and ensure necessary maintenance and repair measures. Performance, key figures and continuous improvement You create transparency about productivity, committee, costs, quality and capacity utilisation. You identify potential for improvement, develop processes and procedures and use appropriate lean management methods for an effective continuous improvement process. You accompany the monthly and annual inventory together with the responsible areas. You support product development and the introduction of new or modified products in line with ADLER's central product development. Quality, hygiene and food safety You ensure that the agreed production processes are complied with and that our required product quality is guaranteed, while with the support of our quality management you comply with food, hygiene, operational and certification-related requirements. You are responsible for the implementation and control of operational cleaning plans and SSOP requirements You accompany deviations and complaints, support cause analyses and ensure effective corrective and preventive measures. You prepare audits, certifications and regulatory audits together with the relevant departments, accompany their implementation and ensure the processing of identified deviations. You carry out their own operations and also accompany the regular official visits of the Veterinary Office. Safety and responsible operation You ensure a safe and regular working environment and compliance with relevant safety, hygiene and environmental requirements. You promote a common understanding that occupational safety, food safety and quality are indispensable prerequisites for efficient production.

Complete study in the field of food technology/technology, process technology with a focus on food production or meat masters. Multiannual professional and leadership experience in food production, ideally in meat or sausage products. Presented, binding and value-assuring leaders with clear communication, decision-making strength and a good understanding for people, competencies and development. High sense of responsibility and a consistent look for quality, hygiene, safety and economy. Experience in the planning, control and optimization of production processes as well as in the effective use of personnel, materials, machines and plants. Confidence with production characteristics and the derivation of concrete improvement measures. Structured, analytical and solution-oriented mode of operation, combined with the willingness to advance themes pragmatically and close to the production process. Knowledge of food safety, quality and hygiene requirements as well as experience with audits, certifications and regulatory audits. Safe handling of common ERP and office applications. Very good knowledge of German.

An indefinite contract with an attractive remuneration. A responsible leadership position in which you actively shape changes and develop our production and operation together with your team. A varied task with a balanced combination of operational presence and conceptual development. Short decision-making in an independent family business. Occupational pension, occupational physician, employee discount, in-house canteen, JobRad. Continuing and continuing training Support in housing search Working and living in the Black Forest with high quality of life