Head of Production (m/f/d)

Dr. Eckel GmbH; Niederzissen; On-site; USD 79,926 - 114,181; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing nearby

Language courses

Electric charging stations

Well-insured benefits

Team events

Job summary

Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG in Niederzissen, Germany, seeks a production and warehouse leader to direct a 13-person team, ensure smooth operations from planning to documentation, and drive continuous improvement and automation.

You will collaborate with senior management and cross-functional departments in a future-proof, sustainable animal nutrition company. The ideal candidate has a technical, scientific, or business degree, several years in manufacturing, leadership experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a technical, scientific or business field or equivalent education.
• Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing facility, ideally in bulk materials.
• Leadership experience and track record in staff development.
• Desirable: ISO 9001, GMP+, HACCP qualifications.
• Strong understanding of processes and ability to grasp complex interrelations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 13-member production and warehouse team in technical and managerial capacities and support employee development.
• Ensure smooth production and warehouse operations—from planning, maintenance, and control to documentation.
• Continuously optimize production processes with focus on quality, efficiency, technology, costs and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and internal requirements (quality, hygiene, environment, safety).
• Further develop, digitize and automate production and warehousing.
• Collaborate closely with senior management, leadership team and cross-functional departments.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Process understanding

MS Office

German language proficiency (C1)

English language proficiency (B2)

Education

Technical, scientific or business degree (or comparable education)

Job description

You enjoy:
Manage production. Ensure results. Shape the future.
Strong production is the foundation for quality, reliability, and growth. We develop solutions that effectively advance animal nutrition—driven by people who think proactively, take responsibility, and work together as a team. To achieve this, we are looking for a leader who provides direction, fosters collaboration, and guides our production into the future with foresight.
Your tasks are:

• Leading a 13-member production and warehouse team in both technical and managerial capacities, as well as facilitating targeted employee development.
• Ensuring smooth production and warehouse operations—from planning, maintenance, and control to implementation and documentation.
• Continuously optimizing production processes with a focus on quality, efficiency, technology, costs, and safety.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and internal requirements, including those related to quality, hygiene, the environment, and occupational safety.
• Further development, digitization, and automation of production and warehousing
• Close collaboration with senior management, the leadership team, and cross-functional departments

What we expect from you:

• Completed a technical, scientific or business degree, or a comparable education program
• Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing facility, ideally in bulk materials
• Experience in leadership, team management, or the professional development of employees
• Qualifications in ISO 900ff., GMP+, and HACCP are desirable
• Very good understanding of processes and technical matters, as well as the ability to grasp complex interrelationships
• Business-level proficiency in German (at least C1) and English (at least B2)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office

What you can expect from us:

• A key role with real creative freedom
• A varied role with plenty of autonomy in a future-proof industry
• Close collaboration with senior management, the leadership team, and related departments
• An international family-owned company with flat hierarchies, open communication, and a pioneering spirit
• A meaningful role in a company that aims to transform animal nutrition in a sustainable way
• Team events: Regular company events, spontaneous pizza nights, or bowling outings—with us, you can enjoy activities even after work.
• Affordable housing: Looking for something short-term or not ready to commit yet? Then take advantage of one of our affordable rooms nearby as a temporary solution.
• Language courses: We support your language skills with digital one-on-one and group courses.
• Electrifying: Recharge your car with our electric charging stations during work hours—no stress.
• Well-insured: Through our insurance plan, we offer you a range of additional benefits—from traffic and criminal defense coverage to accident insurance, even during your free time.

Other
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you have any questions about the position, please contact:
Laura Exenberger
Tel. [phone]
Mobile [phone]
Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG
Im Stiefelfeld 10
56651 Niederzissen, Germany
[e-mail]
www.dr-eckel.de

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