Head of Production

What will you do?

• Own end-to-end production across ambient and fresh: capacity planning, resource allocation and cost per unit
• Scale production capacity to support Vilgain’s growth while keeping quality and costs where they should be
• Lead and develop the production teams with clear expectations and accountability
• Find bottlenecks, cut waste and improve productivity through continuous improvement
• Introduce new technologies, automation and manufacturing processes
• Own food safety and certifications (HACCP, ISO 22000, IFS), plus health, safety and fire protection compliance
• Work with NPD, QA, R&D and Procurement on product launches and manufacturing improvements
• Set and track production KPIs (OEE, cost per unit, output, on-time delivery, quality) and report directly to the CEO

What do we expect from you?

• You’ve led food manufacturing operations, ideally in food, nutrition or supplements, and can show where you increased capacity, cut costs or improved efficiency
• You’ve built and led production teams that perform
• Hands-on experience with HACCP, ISO 22000 or IFS
• Strong grasp of production planning, capacity management and cost optimization
• Experience with procurement, suppliers and commercial negotiations
• You make operational decisions based on data
• Fluent Czech and good English [adjust as needed]
• You take ownership and don’t need to be chased to finish things
• You make good decisions on your own, without a playbook to follow
• You’d rather get it right than just get it done

What we offer:

• You’ll get real ownership from day one, not just a seat at the table. We’re a fast-growing, international company where good work gets seen and good decisions carry weight.
• We’re building something that matters, and you’ll feel that from your first week.
• Production is right in Brno-Líšeň, easy to reach by public transport, with parking available.
• Benefits include 25 days of vacation, credit for our e-shop and stores, a Multisport card, a pension contribution and meal allowance.