About this role
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!