Foreman / Forewoman in the food sector
As a foreman or forewoman, you will be responsible for ensuring that operations in our sterilisation department run smoothly and safely. You will lead a small team, operate our equipment for pasteurising and sterilising products, and ensure that quality, hygiene and safety standards are met at all times.
Permanent
100%
3-shift operation
as of now
German
What we offer
We offer 5.5 to 6 weeks' holiday, flexible working hours and predictable assignments (at least three weeks’ advance notice). We also offer you the opportunity to buy additional holidays or work part-time. There are no company holidays – you plan your holiday individually with your line manager and team.
Catering is very important to us: enjoy discounts on your lunch in our break rooms, free fruit and promotions such as free chestnuts, ice cream or smoothies. High-quality products at greatly reduced prices are available in our outlet.
Benefit from ideal public transport connections (bus stop in front of Hilcona), attractive ticket subsidies, ample parking for cars, e-bikes and scooters as well as a tool station for bicycle repairs – for sustainable and carefree travelling.
Expand your knowledge with extensive training programmes, high-quality courses at the Coop Training Centre and a wide range of personal development opportunities.
Your well-being matters to us: Benefit from our health management, company doctor, rewards for reliability, exclusive employee discounts in Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Vorarlberg, as well as subsidized fitness subscriptions—for health and leisure fun!
Experience unforgettable moments at our end-of-year parties or at interdepartmental sports events – celebrate and socialise together.
Secure your future with our exceptionally generous pension scheme, receive anniversary bonuses and attractive rewards for employee referrals. We pay two-thirds of your pension fund contributions and cancel the coordination deduction – your full salary is insured even if you work part-time.
Organise your working hours flexibly with part-time models and/or sabbatical options; wear professional work clothes and experience an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and encouraged.
Your tasks
- Organising, supervising and supporting the staff assigned to you in the sterilisation department
- Operating, adjusting and monitoring the equipment used to pasteurise and sterilise our products
- Carrying out and documenting process and quality controls in accordance with quality assurance guidelines
- Recording and entering the manufactured items into the system
- Ensuring hygiene, tidiness and health and safety in your area of responsibility
- Actively participating in the continuous improvement process (optimising workflows and processes)
What you bring with you
- Good written and spoken German (at least level B1)
- Technical understanding and experience in operating production or sterilisation equipment
- Experience in staff management (e.g. as a foreman, shift supervisor or team leader)
- Willingness to work three-shift rotas (early, late and night shifts)
- Ability to work as part of a team, reliability and a structured, responsible approach to work
- Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Word and Excel)
- Own transport or a driving licence, and the ability to travel reliably to the workplace
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This is what our application process looks like:
Thank you for your application! We have received your documents and will get back to you as soon as possible.
We would like to get to know you and your motivation better in the first introductory meeting – let us have a relaxed chat and find out together whether we are a good match.
In the second interview, we will get to know each other better and talk about your skills and the next steps at our company – we look forward to continuing our dialogue with you. For some positions, an assessment may still be required - if this is the case, you will be informed in good time.
Congratulations, you have won us over and we you! We are now finalising the process and look forward to welcoming you to our team soon.
