Production Manager

Production Manager - Faerch Group Career Site Careers Skip to main content. sitemap I am already an employee in Faerch I am already an employee in Faerch Profile Sign Out American English eština Dansk Deutsch American English Español suomi Français magyar Italiano Nederlands Polski Türkçe View More Jobs Production Manager Holstebro, Denmark Apply Now About Us Faerch is an international business, powered by strong people. We are passionate about our products and purpose to lead the food packaging industry into true circularity. We hire to elevate. This means that we bring in people who share our dedication to raising the bar. People that continuously strive to develop. Job Description Would you like to lead our two largest production departments and help ensure that safety, people and continuous improvement go hand in hand? As Production Manager, you will be responsible for approximately 135 employees, five skilled Team Leaders and an operational journey where we raise the bar together every day. Team Purpose Our Extrusion and Thermoforming departments are at the heart of our production. This is where we transform raw materials into sheets and then into finished food packaging that meets high standards for quality, efficiency and sustainability. We are part of Faerch’s ambition to deliver circular packaging to customers around the world. About Faerch Faerch is a leading supplier of circular, rigid food packaging with integrated recycling capability. We serve food manufacturers, food service providers, and retailers around the world with our network of state-of-the-art production facilities across Europe and the US. Today, more than 5,000 employees are part of the Faerch Group, which is part of the A.P. Moller Holding. Working at Faerch means joining a purpose-driven company focused on sustainability and innovation. We invest in your growth and offer a supportive, international environment where people thrive What we’re looking for We are looking for a present and clear leader who is motivated by creating results through structure, follow-up and visible leadership. You set direction, create confidence and ensure that agreements are followed through - also when it is challenging. You have experience from a production company and are able to combine stable operations with continuous improvement and change. Together with your Team Leaders, you translate strategy into action and actively use data to make decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead by example in safety and strengthen the safety culture in everyday operations Lead, coach and develop five Team Leaders Ensure stable operations and delivery performance across all shifts Drive continuous improvement and ensure progress on key KPIs within safety, quality, delivery, cost and people Lead and embed new processes, ways of working and technologies Collaborate across the organisation to ensure high performance and compliance with global standards Experience and Qualifications Leadership experience from a production company, preferably with responsibility for multiple shifts and Team Leaders Experience with safety leadership, continuous improvement and change management Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement or similar methodologies Technical insight into extrusion, thermoforming or a related process industry is an advantage Fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken Success in this role During your first 6-12 months, you will have built strong relationships with the Team Leaders, gained a solid understanding of the departments and processes, and established yourself as a visible and credible leader close to the operation. In the longer term, you will have contributed to a stronger safety culture, improved performance in both departments and developed the Team Leaders so they are even stronger in their leadership roles. Meet the Team You will lead five experienced Team Leaders who have in-depth knowledge of the production and together are responsible for approximately 135 employees working shifts across the Extrusion and Thermoforming departments. They are engaged, solution-oriented and looking for a leader who provides direction, clarity and development. As Production Manager, you will also be part of the site leadership team, where you will work closely with colleagues across, Supply Chain, Quality, Technical and People & Culture. You will contribute insights from production and ensure that operations are reflected in our shared priorities. You will join an organisation with short decision-making lines, an open and informal culture, and strong opportunities to influence both daily operations and the future development of the site. Meet your new manager, Jacob I believe in clear leadership, close collaboration and a culture where safety and people come first. As your manager, I will give you trust, responsibility and room to develop both yourself and your Team Leaders. I am available for sparring and support, and I expect us to address the challenges and opportunities that arise together, so we create results and development for both people and the business. Would you like to join us? Are you passionate about leading through people, putting safety first and helping move an entire department in the right direction? Then we look forward to hearing from you. How to Apply Please send your application and CV via the link, and feel free to tell us why you are the right candidate for the role. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Jacob Mejdahl Jensen, Site Director (Interim), by email: jaje@faerch.com. Location / On-site expectations: This role requires regular on-site presence and close collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders. About the Team What is is like to be part of Faerch Group? Working at Faerch means becoming part of an international organisation committed to ensuring a sustainable future by creating true circularity in food packaging. Our organisation is made up of dedicated individuals working together to achieve our purpose and continuously strenghten our business. We believe that individual growth is essential to our collective success, and you can expect support for your professional and personal development. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 304 Posting Date 16/06/2026, 04:14 PM Apply Before 30/09/2026, 02:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Rasmus Færchs Vej 1, Holstebro, 7500, DK Similar Jobs American English eština Dansk Deutsch American English Español suomi Français magyar Italiano Nederlands Polski Türkçe I am already an employee in Faerch Are You Still With Us? It seems you've been gone for a while. For security reasons we will end your session automatically in 03:00 unless you would like to continue working. End Session Continue Working Work Summary This summary is generated by AI Assist. Click inside the summary text box to make changes as necessary. 1000 Required Discard Add Summary Page Production Manager - Faerch Group Career Site Careers