Active Food Processing Industry

Production Director

Posted May 26, 2026

About the role

Kapital HR is recruiting for one of the clients in its portfolio, a top producer in the food industry, with a tradition of over 50 years, a Production Director.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Supervises the production processes for the observance of the quality parameters;
  • Ensures compliance with the consumption norms, of raw materials, materials, energy and fuels;
  • Ensures the supply of the quantities of raw materials and materials prescribed in the sheets for executing the products in accordance with the established execution program;
  • Monitors the observance of the efficient use of materials in order to comply with the consumption norms;
  • Schedules the manner of compliance with consumption and monitors the active operating time of the equipment in order to eliminate the waste of energy;
  • Evaluates the consumption and production costs and proposes improvement solutions;
  • Ensures safety in the conduct of the production process;
  • Proposes solutions for the production equipment;
  • Approves the technological instructions for each production phase, both upon their implementation and upon their modification, and ensures the appropriate adaptation of the technology to the production needs;
  • Coordinates the research and development team for new products.
Requirements

Requirements

  • Completed higher education, in the food industry, control and expertise of food products;
  • Experience of at least 10 years in a similar position;
  • Experience of at least 3 years in the field of research – development of new products;
  • Experience in carrying out and implementing standardization projects for the performance of activities, departments, positions, KPI, MBO, company reorganization processes, IFS certifications;
  • Masters excel, word, outlook;
  • ERP software operating knowledge;
  • Category B driving license;
  • English at medium-advanced level;
  • Technical knowledge: the technology of processing canned fruit, the technology of processing canned vegetables, the technology of manufacturing juices and syrups, the technology of processing vinegars, the technology of processing canned meat;
  • Capable of promoting an open and constructive attitude within the departments;
  • Has initiative regarding the improvement and/ or diversification of the quality of products and/ or services and the increase of customer satisfaction;
  • Capable of building an organizational culture centered on quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction;
  • Is an assiduous promoter of team values;
  • Tactical abilities, being capable of conceiving and implementing complex action plans at organization level;
  • Identifies development opportunities important for the organization and acts to materialize them;
  • Capable of making strategic decisions based on the analysis of results;
  • Capable of creating an organizational climate that supports employees to reach their maximum potential.

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