Beschreibung
**Place of work:** Production site, near Chemnitz, Germany
**Start date:** ASAP
**Contract type:** Full-time
**About Pacifico **
We’re on a mission to revolutionize how the world produces protein – and we’re just getting started.
Pacifico is a Leipzig-based biotech company producing the world’s most cost-competitive texturized protein through fermentation. Our technology makes sustainable, high-quality protein cheaper than conventional meat production – not just better for the planet, bu...
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**Place of work:** Production site, near Chemnitz, Germany
**Start date:** ASAP
**Contract type:** Full-time
**About Pacifico **
We’re on a mission to revolutionize how the world produces protein – and we’re just getting started.
Pacifico is a Leipzig-based biotech company producing the world’s most cost-competitive texturized protein through fermentation. Our technology makes sustainable, high-quality protein cheaper than conventional meat production – not just better for the planet, but better for you.
Our production site near Chemnitz is where science meets scale: industrial fermentation systems, food-grade processing lines, and a team that moves fast. We’re now looking for a hands-on leader to take ownership of this site and help us grow.
**The Role**
This isn’t a desk job. As Site Supervisor, you’re the operational backbone of our production site – the person who makes production happen, day in and day out. You own the full picture: from fermentation runs and shift schedules to food safety compliance and team development. You bridge R&D, Pilot Plant, QA&QC, and management – and you’re the one who keeps everything moving when it matters most.
**Your Responsibilities**
Production & Process Oversight
- Own end-to-end production execution: schedules, resource allocation, and daily fermentation and processing operations
- Track and report yield, downtime, contamination events, and CCPs in line with IFS Food requirements
- Keep Opex within budget; coordinate maintenance and follow-up on CapEx projects
- Drive PPQ for new products and processes; manage tech transfer from R&D/Pilot Plant to full-scale production
Food Safety, GMP & Regulatory Compliance
- Build and maintain the IFS Food certificate; define and enforce SOPs and hygiene standards
- Member of the HACCP team; lead documentation and support audits and inspections
Team Leadership & Shift Management
- Lead and coordinate the on-site production team (operators and technicians)
- Plan shift schedules and manage workload distribution
- Support training and onboarding of new production staff
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Set and communicate HSE standards; conduct risk assessments and routine safety checks
- Monitor and report on water, waste, and energy usage
**Your Profile **
- Experience supervising production teams in food, beverage, biotech, or industrial manufacturing
- Strong operational mindset and structured working style
- Experience managing shifts and coordinating technicians
- Familiarity with hygiene standards and industrial production environments
- Hands-on mentality and willingness to be present on the shop floor
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Fluent in both German and English
**Nice to Have**
- Experience in fermentation, brewing, dairy, or similar process industries
- Technical or engineering background
- Knowledge of HACCP, IFS Food, ISO 22000, or comparable quality systems
- Experience in scaling or setting up production environments** **
**What We Offer **
- A leadership role with high ownership and real room to shape things
- The opportunity to actively build and structure a growing production site
- Long-term growth perspective in a scaling biotech company
- Competitive compensation depending on experience
**How To Apply **
Please apply through our application portal. We are looking forward to hearing from you!