Plant Manager, Husum Site Job Details | Danish Crown Group

Danish Crown; Husum; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food production company in Husum is seeking a visionary Plant Manager to lead a team of approximately 270 employees. You will be responsible for driving change, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that operational excellence is achieved. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in demanding production environments and speaks both German and English. Join us for a career that offers growth and the chance to make a real difference in the industry.

Leistungen

Career development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifikationen

• Documented experience from demanding production environments.
• Proficient in German and English; excellent communication skills.
• Strong focus on safety and positive working environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a diverse group of approximately 270 employees.
• Drive LEAN initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

LEAN initiatives

Team motivation

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Relevant education at engineering or technical level

Jobbeschreibung

20/10/2025

Danish Crown Beef

DEU-Husum

Plant Manager, Husum Site

Are you an experienced production leader ready to drive change and inspire teams in a dynamic food industry environment?

Are you ready to take charge and make a real difference?

Danish Crown Beef is seeking a visionary Plant Manager for the Husum factory in Germany.

Success starts with a team

At Danish Crown Beef, we believe that great results are achieved through strong collaboration and empowered teams.

As Plant Manager, you will lead and develop a diverse group of approximately 270 employees, including 8 direct reports, fostering a culture where everyone works towards shared goals.

You will be part of both the local leadership team, the COO’s leadership team and Danish Crown Beef’s top-30 leadership team, giving you a unique platform to influence and drive change across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Shape a thriving workplace culture built on collaboration, motivation, and continuous development. Lead a passionate team, unlock potential, and ensure top-quality products that meet and exceed market expectations.

Span production planning, financial management, project leadership, and the implementation of new equipment and technologies—placing you at the center of our operational excellence.

Ignite and lead change, driving LEAN initiatives and process improvements that elevate both efficiency and innovation.

Maintain commitment to quality and safety, uphold rigorous standards, ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal policies, and cultivate a safe, supportive workplace.

Manage customer interactions and negotiations that contribute to the factory’s ongoing growth and success.

What you bring

Experienced and proven leader with documented experience from demanding production environments.

Capable of inspiring and motivating teams, implementing change and realizing LEAN initiatives, including investments in new facilities, increased capacity, and organizational development.

Strong focus on creating a safe and positive working environment, supporting sustainability agenda and striving for zero waste.

Structured, analytical, and collaborative; proficient in German and English; excellent communication skills that unite teams behind a shared vision.

Relevant education at engineering or technical level, or background in Food processing industry.

Why Join Us?

For the right candidate, this role is more than a job – it’s a career springboard. Opportunity to grow into broader responsibilities at Country or Group level.

We believe in developing talent from within and providing clear career trajectories for those who deliver results and lead with vision.

Application

GML-HR handles recruitment on behalf of Danish Crown Beef. Please contact Partner at GML-HR, Lars Halsboe, at [phone] to learn more about the position. Or apply now and become part of Danish Crown Beef’s journey towards excellence.

Please apply for this position via our recruiting partner, GML-HR, who is handling this recruitment: Danish Crown Beef • Plant Manager, DE-Husum Site - GML-HR A/S