Production Supervisor (f/m/d) - Food Production

Das ist der Job

We’re now looking for a hands‑on leader to take ownership of this site and help us grow.

Darum lohnt es sich

Our production site near Chemnitz is where science meets scale: industrial fermentation systems, food-grade processing lines, and a team that moves fast. You own the full picture: from fermentation runs and shift schedules to food safety compliance and team development.

Your Responsibilities Production & Process Oversight Own end-to-end production execution: schedules, resource allocation, and daily fermentation and processing operations Track and report yield, downtime, contamination events, and CCPs in line with IFS Food requirements Keep Opex within budget; coordinate maintenance and follow-up on CapEx projects Drive PPQ for new products and processes; manage tech transfer from R&D/Pilot Plant to full-scale production Food Safety, GMP & Regulatory Compliance Build and maintain the IFS Food certificate; define and enforce SOPs and hygiene standards Member of the HACCP team; lead documentation and support audits and inspections Team Leadership & Shift Management Lead and coordinate the on-site production team (operators and technicians) Plan shift schedules and manage workload distribution Support training and onboarding of new production staff Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Set and communicate HSE standards; conduct risk assessments and routine safety checks Monitor and report on water, waste, and energy usage Your Profile Experience supervising production teams in food, beverage, biotech, or industrial manufacturing Strong operational mindset and structured working style Experience managing shifts and coordinating technicians Familiarity with hygiene standards and industrial production environments Hands‑on mentality and willingness to be present on the shop floor Strong communication and leadership skills Fluent in both German and English Nice to Have Experience in fermentation, brewing, dairy, or similar process industries Technical or engineering background Knowledge of HACCP, IFS Food, ISO 22000, or comparable quality systems Experience in scaling or setting up production environments What We Offer A leadership role with high ownership and real room to shape things The opportunity to actively build and structure a growing production site Long-term growth perspective in a scaling biotech company Competitive compensation depending on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Place of work: Production site, near Chemnitz, Germany Start date: ASAP Contract type: Full-time About Pacifico We’re on a mission to revolutionize how the world produces protein – and we’re just getting started.

Pacifico is a Leipzig-based biotech company producing the world’s most cost-competitive texturized protein through fermentation. Our technology makes sustainable, high-quality protein cheaper than conventional meat production – not just better for the planet, but better for you. The Role This isn’t a desk job.

As Site Supervisor, you’re the operational backbone of our production site – the person who makes production happen, day in and day out. You bridge R&D, Pilot Plant, QA&QC, and management – and you’re the one who keeps everything moving when it matters most.