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

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