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  • Degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Physics or similar. Actually it does not matter what you studied as long as you fulfill the requirements and have relevant working experience and exceptional executing skills.
  • Min. 10 years of relevant work experience in the food industry with production systems or working in production environments. 
  • Strong track record in project management, in managing multiple parallel timelines.
  • Proven track record of achievement in financial improvements within the area of responsibility. 
  • Lead expansion and growth initiatives local and globally (production, collaborations, acquisitions)
  • Drive cost savings through efficient use of resources and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Directs, manage and optimizes the company’s facilities overall operations and financial performance.
  • Experience in managing teams (including white- and blue-collar teams) and developing high-potential talent.
  • Building and managing a team of A players across supply chain, production, quality management, logistics, ensuring production consistency, output and margins.
  • Exceptional communication skills in English and German. Knowledge of Czech language is a plus as our production is situated in the Czech Republic.
  • Permission to work in Germany.

• We value the knowledge, expertise, and skills that individuals bring based on their identities, life experiences, and backgrounds. We want people to bring their full selves to work and as a global company, we want to reflect the world. Our success relies on talented individuals who share our passion bringing innovation and insights that stem from their different perspectives to help us work as one team to accomplish ambitious global strategy goals. 
• Our recruitment is inclusive. We recruit top talent that reflect the diversity of the world and global marketplace we inhabit. We conduct deliberate and purposeful recruitment that brings applicants to Planet A Foods that represent a broad range of identities, life experiences, backgrounds, and skill sets.
• Our hiring process is transparent and consistent. We have high standards for ensuring a clear process is used consistently with every candidate. There are no side doors for bringing in people. We adhere to a hiring protocol that includes and recognizes differences rather than rule them out.
• We recognize that one of the dynamics of meaningful inclusion is seeing that all people can succeed in our workplace. We know representation matters and that our values are not something we simply talk about, it’s something we work toward. It’s something we do. Our values must show up in who works on the Planet A Foods team, at every level. 

Our hierarchy is flat and communication direct, which means that we operate and learn fast, as a team. In addition to a competitive salary you can expect the following:

• Flexible working hours as we believe in ownership and trust

• Learning & Development Program for all our team members

• Regular team events

• Free drinks & snacks

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.