Operations Executive, Manufacturing

About the role

Reporting to the Plant Director, you will provide comprehensive production planning, coordination, and operational support for our plant. You will assist in preparing daily and weekly production plans, coordinate across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, and QA teams, and monitor production schedules to highlight delays or bottlenecks. You will track production progress, enter data into ERP systems, prepare reports and KPI dashboards, and conduct routine factory walkthroughs to monitor housekeeping and GMP compliance. This role encompasses inventory and material control, documentation and compliance management, KPI monitoring, and support for continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Director in preparing daily and weekly production plans
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Procurement, and QA to ensure materials are available
• Monitor production schedules and highlight delays or bottlenecks
• Enter production, inventory, and manpower data into ERP System (Microsoft Business Central) or Excel
• Prepare daily production reports and KPI dashboards
• Conduct routine factory walkthroughs to monitor housekeeping and GMP compliance
• Monitor raw material and packaging stock levels and coordinate with Warehouse for timely material issuance
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and production records
• Update and monitor key performance indicators
• Assist in implementing Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
• 1–5 years of experience in food manufacturing
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

About us

Peter Cremer (S) GmbH is a family-owned, German-headquartered company that specializes in the international trading and production in various industries including food and agriculture. As a strong and lively family business, we believe that the well-being of our employees is just as important as their professional development. We strive for a pleasant working environment with flat hierarchy and internationality. CREMER Sustainable Foods is a leading innovator in the plant-based food industry, dedicated to creating delicious and sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based products. With a comprehensive production footprint covering North America, Europe, and Asia, we provide B2B contract manufacturing services for industry-leading clients.