Production Manager

Job Description

Would you like to lead our two largest production departments and help ensure that safety, people and continuous improvement go hand in hand? As Production Manager, you will be responsible for approximately 135 employees, five skilled Team Leaders and an operational journey where we raise the bar together every day.

Team Purpose

Our Extrusion and Thermoforming departments are at the heart of our production. This is where we transform raw materials into sheets and then into finished food packaging that meets high standards for quality, efficiency and sustainability. We are part of Faerch’s ambition to deliver circular packaging to customers around the world.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a present and clear leader who is motivated by creating results through structure, follow-up and visible leadership. You set direction, create confidence and ensure that agreements are followed through - also when it is challenging.

You have experience from a production company and are able to combine stable operations with continuous improvement and change. Together with your Team Leaders, you translate strategy into action and actively use data to make decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in safety and strengthen the safety culture in everyday operations
• Lead, coach and develop five Team Leaders
• Ensure stable operations and delivery performance across all shifts
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure progress on key KPIs within safety, quality, delivery, cost and people
• Lead and embed new processes, ways of working and technologies
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure high performance and compliance with global standards

Experience and Qualifications

• Leadership experience from a production company, preferably with responsibility for multiple shifts and Team Leaders
• Experience with safety leadership, continuous improvement and change management
• Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement or similar methodologies
• Technical insight into extrusion, thermoforming or a related process industry is an advantage
• Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken

Success in this role

During your first 6–12 months, you will have built strong relationships with the Team Leaders, gained a solid understanding of the departments and processes, and established yourself as a visible and credible leader close to the operation.

In the longer term, you will have contributed to a stronger safety culture, improved performance in both departments and developed the Team Leaders so they are even stronger in their leadership roles.

How to Apply

Please send your application and CV via the link, and feel free to tell us why you are the right candidate for the role. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Jacob Mejdahl Jensen, Site Director (Interim), by email: jaje@faerch.com.