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?
- Own end‑to‑end production across ambient and fresh: capacity planning, resource allocation and cost per unit
- Scale production capacity to support Vilgain’s growth while keeping quality and costs where they should be
- Lead and develop the production teams with clear expectations and accountability
- Find bottlenecks, cut waste and improve productivity through continuous improvement
- Introduce new technologies, automation and manufacturing processes
- Own food safety and certifications (HACCP, ISO 22000, IFS), plus health, safety and fire protection compliance
- Work with NPD, QA, R&D and Procurement on product launches and manufacturing improvements
- 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?
- You’ve led food manufacturing operations, ideally in food, nutrition or supplements, and can show where you increased capacity, cut costs or improved efficiency
- You’ve built and led production teams that perform
- Hands‑on experience with HACCP, ISO 22000 or IFS
- Strong grasp of production planning, capacity management and cost optimization
- Experience with procurement, suppliers and commercial negotiations
- You make operational decisions based on data
- Fluent Czech and good English [adjust as needed]
- You take ownership and don’t need to be chased to finish things
- You make good decisions on your own, without a playbook to follow
- You’d rather get it right than just get it done
What we offer
- 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.
- We’re building something that matters, and you’ll feel that from your first week.
- Production is right in Brno‑Líšeň, easy to reach by public transport, with parking available.
- Benefits include 25 days of vacation, credit for our e‑shop and stores, a Multisport card, a pension contribution and meal allowance.