Production Operator (m/f/d)

Would you like to work in a modern production environment, take on responsibility, and actively contribute to the manufacturing of innovative biotechnological products?
Then you are exactly right for us. Together, we produce innovative enzymes, drive forward new processes, and ensure that our biotechnological products successfully transition from pilot scale to industrial production.

We are an internationally active biotechnology company and part of the Kerry Group. We develop, produce, and market tailor-made enzymes for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
At our Leipzig site, the Kerry Biotechnology Centre at Alte Messe, around 130 employees work in a modern research and production environment. In addition to our R&D activities, we operate our own pilot and production facility, where biotechnological processes are scaled up and prepared for industrial application.

Production Team Leipzig

Our production team is a key part of this value chain and plays a decisive role in reliably transferring innovative products into application.
In production, biotechnological products are manufactured in our in-house pilot and production facility as a precursor to external large-scale industrial production.
Work in the production team typically alternates weekly between shift work (including occasional night shifts) and flexible working hours, with weekend work required approximately once per quarter.

Good reasons to work for us:

• Modern workplace at the Kerry Biotechnology Centre (Alte Messe Leipzig)
• Permanent position with a 40-hour work week in a growing, international company
• Structured and comprehensive onboarding across all areas
• Clearly defined processes and a professional production environment
• Supportive and collaborative team with an open working culture
• Attractive compensation and benefits such as public transport ticket and bike leasing
• Regular team events and joint activities

What will you do:

• As part of the team, you will be responsible for enzyme production, particularly within our pilot and production facility using fermentation processes up to a 400 L scale
• After thorough training, you will carry out upstream and downstream processing steps for biotechnological products, such as filtration, precipitation, and separation
• Together with your colleagues, you will take responsibility for operating, cleaning, maintaining, and servicing biotechnological production equipment, including associated media systems 

What you bring:

• Education & experience:
• Completed vocational training as a chemical technician, process technician, biological technical assistant (BTA), or a comparable non-academic qualification
• Initial experience in production is an advantage, ideally in the food or pharmaceutical industry
• Working style & personal strength
• Initiative, sense of responsibility, and flexibility
• Team-oriented and reliable way of working
• Willingness to work in a shift system
• Language Skills:
• Very good German skills (at least level B2), You feel confident communicating about work processes and coordinating with your team in German.
• Basic English skills

Important note about the role

This position is intentionally designed as a stable, long-term role in production and involves operational tasks within clearly defined processes that may vary depending on the product and production requirements.

Sie eignet sich besonders für dich, wenn du:

• enjoy hands-on work and taking responsibility in ongoing production processes
• can adapt flexibly to different products, workflows, and requirements
• work carefully, reliably, and with a strong focus on quality – even over extended periods
• feel comfortable in a structured environment while bringing the necessary adaptability
• value a strong team environment and want to become part of a stable team in the long term
  

Reliability and a strong team fit are particularly important for success in this role.
If, on the other hand, you are aiming for a strongly career-driven path with a short-term move into other functions (e.g., R&D, engineering, or management), this position may not be the best fit.
The role is designed for long-term engagement in a production environment.