About this role
Nestlé Zora, Olomouc, Czech Republic Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for people, safety and quality? Do you know how to turn strategy into results, develop strong teams and continuously improve manufacturing performance? We are looking for a Production Manager to join our leadership team at Nestlé Zora in Olomouc , one of our key confectionery manufacturing sites in the Czech Republic. You will take end-to-end responsibility for the Production department , ensuring the safety of our people, the quality of our products and delivery of production plans on time and at the expected cost.
You will lead and develop a large production organization, empower teams and build a culture of ownership, continuous improvement and Manufacturing Excellence. Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you will lead a production organization of approximately 200 people and play a key role in the Factory Management Team.
What will you do?
- As Production Manager, you will: Lead the overall performance of Production , delivering People, Safety, Quality, Service and Cost objectives.
- Build a strong Safety and Quality culture , ensuring compliance with health, food safety, regulatory and GMP requirements.
- Drive Manufacturing Excellence and continuous improvement through TPM, LEAN and other methodologies, improving productivity, reliability, labour efficiency and cost competitiveness.
- Lead the department's Operational Masterplan and key improvement initiatives, using operational reviews, standard routines and structured problem solving to deliver sustainable results.
- Ensure successful introduction of new and renovated products and equipment , with strong operational readiness from launch.
- Be actively present on the shop floor , coaching leaders and teams and strengthening operational standards and routines.
- Develop and empower Production Team and Line Leaders , building capable, accountable and increasingly autonomous teams.
- Drive people and talent development , including performance management, coaching, career development and succession planning.
- Work closely with the Factory Management Team and cross-functional partners to align priorities and deliver factory objectives.
What will make you successful?
- We are looking for a leader who combines strong manufacturing expertise with a genuine passion for people . You will ideally bring: 4+ years of relevant operational or manufacturing experience , ideally including a Production Team Leader, Production Line Leader or comparable leadership role.
- Proven experience in leading, engaging and developing teams in a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning and operational performance . Experience with continuous improvement methodologies , such as TPM and LEAN, and the ability to translate improvements into sustainable results.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and organizational or operational change . Strong commitment to Safety, Quality and Manufacturing Excellence . The ability to collaborate across functions, make decisions, challenge the status quo and align stakeholders around common priorities.
- Good digital literacy and openness to using data, automation, AI and modern technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
Fluent English , both written and spoken.
Why join us?
This is more than a role about managing production numbers. You will have the opportunity to lead a large and complex production organization and directly influence the performance and future development of our factory. We are looking for someone who can lead through others , build empowered teams and create an environment where people can perform at their best. If you are passionate about manufacturing, people and building high-performing teams, we would like to hear from you. Join Nestlé Zora and help us shape the future of our factory.