Join Project Eaden as Assistant to the Production Manager

Climate change is accelerating, with meat production being a significant driver. Yet billions of people love to eat, and global consumption continues to rise. At Project Eaden, we believe the solution lies in creating a new generation of delicious, animal-free meat products that billions can enjoy---while helping to save the planet.

If you have led high-performance production teams and delivered operational excellence in fast-paced manufacturing environments, this is your opportunity to drive the production version for a company reshaping the future of food. Join us now as we scale operational processes in a rapidly growing, purpose-driven startup.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing our production operations, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, and maintaining the highest quality standards for our innovative plant-based meat products. As a hands-on operational leader, you will manage daily production activities while driving continuous improvement initiatives that support our ambitious growth and quality goals.

This is more than just a job---it's your opportunity to turn ideas into action and help address one of our planet's most pressing challenges. Let's build a sustainable future together.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Developing and implementing production plans to meet demand forecasts and delivery commitments. Coordinating with supply chain, quality, and engineering teams to optimize production efficiency and resource utilization.

• Quality Assurance & Food Safety: Ensuring all production activities comply with food safety regulations, quality standards, and internal specifications. Implementing and monitoring HACCP protocols, conducting quality inspections, and managing corrective actions for non-conformities. Maintaining strict hygiene compliance standards and monitoring disinfection procedures in all production areas.

• Process Optimization: Driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency. Analyzing production data to identify bottlenecks and implementing solutions for operational excellence.

• Facility Management: Monitoring preventive maintenance schedules, coordinating with engineering teams on facility issues, and ensuring production facilities operate at optimal performance.

• Inventory & Material Management: Managing raw material inventories, coordinating with procurement for material availability, and optimizing inventory turnover while avoiding stockouts.

• Safety & Compliance: Maintaining a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting safety training, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Reporting & KPI Management: Tracking and reporting key production metrics including output, efficiency, quality, and safety indicators. Generating regular reports for management and promoting accountability for performance goals.

• Team Leadership & Management: Leading and mentoring production teams, conducting daily shift meetings, and ensuring adequate staffing levels. Providing training on food safety protocols, equipment operation, and standard operating procedures.

🧠 Requirements

• Professional Experience: 5-7 years of production management experience in food manufacturing, preferably in plant-based foods, processed foods, or related food production environments with demonstrated leadership success.

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred, OR equivalent combination of vocational training, master's qualification, and relevant production management experience. Solid foundation in manufacturing processes and food safety principles required.

• Technical and Analytical Skills: Expertise in production planning, scheduling, and lean manufacturing principles. Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, FDA, EU food safety standards) and quality management systems. Experience with production management software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools. Understanding of facility maintenance, process optimization, and continuous improvement methods.

• Leadership and Collaboration: Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.

• Food Safety Certification: Preferred certifications in food safety management (HACCP, SQF, BRC) or willingness to obtain relevant certifications.

• Operational Excellence: Results-oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency, quality, and safety. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with shifting priorities.

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and German with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

💌 Why You Should Apply Now

• Massive Scaling: We are at an exciting turning point, transitioning from a pilot phase to scaling operations. Be part of something transformative and help build it from the ground up.

• Top-tier Support: We are backed by top-tier VCs and business angels who share our vision and believe in our mission.

• Now is the Time: Food needs a massive transformation. Join us in creating irresistible, sustainable foods that inspire billions to quickly switch from animal-based meat products!

🦄 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We welcome diversity and equal opportunity for all. Shared values and alignment with the purpose of Project Eaden are most important to us. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, skin color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

🏯 Workplace and Culture

We are building something massive---a gentle giant in the food industry. Our team thrives through collaboration, and we believe in the power of personal communication to move quickly and work effectively. Currently, we spend most of our time together at our workplace in Berlin to nurture our team spirit and culture. As we grow over the coming years, we aim to evolve into a distributed workplace that combines the flexibility of remote work with the strength of our shared values and connection.

🏇🏻 Come on board! Apply now!

Ready to make a difference? We can't wait to hear from you!