Vilgain makes high-quality food - clean, functional ingredients, no shortcuts, no filler additives. We’re 700+ people across Prague, Brno and London, already selling in 12+ markets across Europe, the UK, the US and beyond. We’re on a mission to change how people think about food, and we’re growing fast to do it - expanding internationally and building a company where people have a real say in what we make and how we make it, not just a seat at the table.
What will you do?
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Own end-to-end production across ambient and fresh: capacity planning, resource allocation and cost per unit
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Scale production capacity to support Vilgain’s growth while keeping quality and costs where they should be
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Lead and develop the production teams with clear expectations and accountability
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Find bottlenecks, cut waste and improve productivity through continuous improvement
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Introduce new technologies, automation and manufacturing processes
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Own food safety and certifications (HACCP, ISO 22000, IFS), plus health, safety and fire protection compliance
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Work with NPD, QA, R&D and Procurement on product launches and manufacturing improvements
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Set and track production KPIs (OEE, cost per unit, output, on-time delivery, quality) and report directly to the CEO
What do we expect from you?
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You’ve led food manufacturing operations, ideally in food, nutrition or supplements, and can show where you increased capacity, cut costs or improved efficiency
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You’ve built and led production teams that perform
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Hands-on experience with HACCP, ISO 22000 or IFS
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Strong grasp of production planning, capacity management and cost optimization
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Experience with procurement, suppliers and commercial negotiations
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You make operational decisions based on data
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Fluent Czech and good English [adjust as needed]
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You take ownership and don’t need to be chased to finish things
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You make good decisions on your own, without a playbook to follow
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You’d rather get it right than just get it done
What we offer:
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You’ll get real ownership from day one, not just a seat at the table. We’re a fast-growing, international company where good work gets seen and good decisions carry weight.
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We’re building something that matters, and you’ll feel that from your first week.
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Production is right in Brno-Líšeň, easy to reach by public transport, with parking available.
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Benefits include 25 days of vacation, credit for our e-shop and stores, a Multisport card, a pension contribution and meal allowance.
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