Head of Production

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.