About Erbacher the Food Family

Were not just about food; were about pioneering sustainable nutrition. For over 80 years, our family-run business has been at the forefront of creating innovative, sustainable food solutions for farm animals, pets, and humans alike. Our mission? To craft the nutrition of tomorrow! With strong global brands, were proud that our success is rooted in our collaborative spirit and tradition of innovation. 

Your tasks as Operational Excellence Manager :

• Scrutinise "as-is" processes and develop an operational excellence system and then continuously develop it further
• Together with other departments and managers, improve operational processes and workflows
• Promote operational excellence through the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles and develop continuous improvement capabilities throughout the organisation
• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, create transparency and optimise and optimise on the basis of KPIs
• Carry out value stream analyses of entire process chains to optimise processes
• Actively promote collaboration across departmental, site and functional boundaries
• Establish a dynamic work culture that is geared towards continuous improvement

Your mission:

• You have successfully completed a degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification
• You have several years of professional experience and strong expertise in the areas of Operational Excellence and Lean Production
• You are characterised by a strong hands-on mentality
• You have already gained leadership experience as a disciplinary manager
• You have strong knowledge of operational excellence tools and methods (Lean, VSM, 6S, SOP, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
• You have strong moderation and presentation skills as well as a structured, goal- and team-orientated way of working team-orientated way of working with communication and enthusiasm skills
• You have strong analytical skills and an affinity for numbers combined with a high level of cost awareness
• Visits in Nowy Tomyśl (Poland, 1 hour from Poznań) / Kleinheubach (Germany, 70km from Frankfurt am Main)
• Very good English skills 

An advantage: German skills

PLEASE SEND YOUR CV IN ENGLISH

What we offer:

Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere, with an adjustable schedule that respects your work-life balance. Available offices are located in Poznań and Nowy Tomyśl, business trips to Kleinheubach are also possible if needed.

 Dynamic Environment: A stimulating role in a family-owned business that combines a start-up vibe with specialized expertise.

 Global Exposure: Engage in national and international projects for diverse professional experiences.

 Empowering Culture: Benefit from a flat organizational structure with open communication, encouraging independent work and personal growth.

 Diverse Team Collaboration: Employee-friendly family work culture based on mutual trust, respect and integrity. Work with an international team of experts from Poland, Germany, Ukraine, and more.

 Opportunity for continuous professional development and personal growth through participation in a system of professional training under the food family Journey program

✔ Attractive remuneration commensurate with ones skills

Extensive benefits package: Private medical care package, Multisport card, accident insurance, holidays and annual bonuses, free foreign language learning, sharing the costs of proffesional courses, fresh fruits and vegetables, packages for children or retirement pension plan? We do more! :)

A fleet of cars with fuel and highway cards is available at the Poznań office

Want to join us? / Chcesz nas dołączyć?

If youre looking forward to receiving the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable nutrition, supported by your expertise and desire to continue growing - join us in our mission to innovate and lead the food industry.

This is where your work makes a real difference every day.

We look forward to receiving your application documents. Please send your resume in English.