Head of Production

Internationally renowned company in the FMCG sector

Job Description

• Management of daily operations in the areas of filling, assembly, and manufacturing/compounding.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Development and implementation of annual plans and budgets in line with corporate objectives.
• Roadmap & target achievement: Developing a clear roadmap to meet annual goals, translating strategic directives into concrete measures, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Driving continuous improvements based on Lean, TPM, and Operational Excellence (OpEx) principles.
• Close collaboration with planning, quality assurance (QA), human resources, finance, and logistics departments.
• Professional and personal development of the team as well as fostering a high-performance corporate culture.
• SOP responsibility: Leading and being responsible for work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) together with the team; ensuring compliance, clarity, and conformity with regulatory requirements; regular updates and audit readiness.
• OMP responsibility: Overall responsibility for the Operational Master Plan (OMP) in the filling & assembly area, including transparency, tracking, and achievement of defined performance targets.
• Problem solving & maintenance: Applying structured problem-solving methods to address process deviations and equipment issues, as well as promoting preventive and autonomous maintenance skills within the team.
• Change management: Active role as a change agent in transformation projects, promoting engagement, knowledge transfer, and sustainable results within the team.
• Best practice sharing: Exchanging experiences, improvements, and best practices to promote knowledge transfer, standardisation, and cross-site collaboration.
• Support for product launches and strategic initiatives at the site.

Profile

• University degree (Bachelor or higher) in engineering, business administration, or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in production, ideally in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Fluent German and English skills.
• Strong leadership and social skills.
• Proven experience in budget management and strategic planning.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and common industry-specific software.
• Strong analytical abilities as well as pronounced problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

The Offer

• Attractive base salary
• Bonus (1 month’s salary)
• Shares
• 32 days holiday
• Parking space
• Other attractive benefits