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Wir sind NovaTaste - eine unabhängige und eigenständige Unternehmensgruppe mit Hauptsitz in Salzburg, Österreich sowie weiteren Standorten in Europa, Nordamerika und Asien. Unser Kerngeschäft ist die Produktion von Kräutern, Gewürzen und Wirkstoffen für die Lebensmittelindustrie sowie Gastronomie. Mit rund 1.900 Mitarbeiter:innen werden mehr als 16.000 Kund:innen weltweit bedient. Bei uns kannst du auf Teamgeist, Flexibilität, attraktive Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten sowie zahlreiche Benefits zählen.

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Zur Verstärkung unseres Teams besetzen wir ab sofort folgende Position:

Standort Freilassing

Operation Leader Europe (m/f/d)

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for overseeing the safety, production, supply chain, quality assurance, and operational efficiency of the company's food manufacturing and distribution processes in Europe. This leadership role ensures that all operations are conducted in a safe, cost-effective, and compliant manner while meeting the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Tasks

• Health and Safety:
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Implement and oversee health and safety programs and training.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Operational Leadership
• Oversee the daily operations of the company's production facilities.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure all operations comply with food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Supply Chain Management
• Manage the end-to-end supply chain process, including inventory management, and distribution.
• Optimize logistics to reduce costs and improve delivery times.
• Quality Assurance
• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Work closely with the QA team to address any quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards.
• Financial Management:
• Develop and manage the operations budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to achieve financial targets.
• Prepare and present operational performance reports to the regional business leadership team.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and workforce planning to meet operational needs.
• Strategic Planning
• Contribute to the development of the company's strategic goals and objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation.
• Lead initiatives to expand production capacity and enter new markets.

Skills

• Master's degree in engineering. Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably in the food industry.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in ERP and supply chain management software.
• Strategic Thinking; Operational Excellence
• Leadership and Team Development
• Financial Acumen
• Quality and Compliance Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication and Negotiation

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits appropriate for a role at this level of seniority and matching the qualifications of the chosen candidate.

The minimum salary for this position is EUR 5.182,90 gross per month on a full-time basis (38.5 hours). A significant overpayment in line with your qualifications and experience is a matter of course for us.

Bewirb dich jetzt unter careers.novataste.com oder per Mail unter jobs@novataste.com