HAPEKO Deutschland GmbH | Germany | 90xxx Nürnberg | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 27.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Plant manager for a manufacturing bakery company (m/f/d)
For our client, a successful manufacturing bakery company for decades, we are looking exclusively for a factory manager (m/w/d) for the overall operational responsibility of the site. The company’s culture combines groundwork with performance orientation and focuses on clear responsibilities, measurable key figures and partnership with trade and suppliers. Through efficient production planning and consistent quality management, the company secures a strong position in the regional market. Do you have relevant experiences in food production, ideally in the field of baked goods, are already an established and respected leadership and ready for the next step in the holistic control of a work? Then we look forward to your meaningful application documents. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Total responsibility for the location including production, technology, quality assurance and logistics Responsible for personnel, budget, achievement of targets and compliance with working, environmental and food safety standards Control and optimisation of production and processes (commission, setup times, throughput times) Management, development and coaching of departments (production, technology/maintenance, quality, warehouse/logistics) Backtechnological optimization (e.g. checking the furnace settings, fermentation parameters, etc.) for quality improvement and waste reduction Active Cause Research in Deviations on the Line Investment management in modernising production lines Location development (reduction of product renewals from the zero series to mass production)
Preferably completed design of the baker or Konditorhandwerks with master title but no need or completed training / studies in the back-tech field Multiannual leadership experience in food production, ideally in bakery or fresh products Experience in highly automated line production (e.g. pizza, cakes, or TK bakery) Understanding the control of large furnaces (temperature curves, humidity, belt speeds) ''Macher mentality'' (present in the hall, decision-making, communication-strong and at eye level with staff) Ability to read key figures but find the solution primarily in the process
Attractive compensation package up to approximately EUR 100,000 p.a. (qualification dependent) with clear target agreements. Design space and visible effect due to direct operational responsibility for work results, team and processes. Short decision-making, pragmatic cooperation and a culture of continuous improvement. Modern production facilities that are continuously refurbished (e.g. new furnaces, PV systems, etc.)
Location
![]() | HAPEKO Deutschland GmbH | |
| Nürnberg | ||
| Germany |
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