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Operations Manager

Location: 

Mjölby, SE, 595 29

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

As Operations Manager, you will lead the daily manufacturing operations across two production areas in Mjölby. Your mission is to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production while driving continuous improvement and supporting our Go4Zero ambitions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations in line with safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Lead and develop operational teams, fostering a strong performance culture and cross‑functional collaboration.
  • Oversee daily production activities to meet volume, quality, cost, and service targets.
  • Partner with QA to maintain and improve the quality management system.
  • Drive continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and process optimization.
  • Manage maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
  • Support budget planning and monitor operational costs and resource utilization.
  • Ensure the factory infrastructure and production areas meet hygiene and audit requirements.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Fluency in Swedish and advanced English.
  • Experience leading manufacturing operations, including working with Unions/Works Councils.
  • Strong technical background and understanding of plant processes.
  • Knowledge of safety, food safety, and quality regulations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and manufacturing systems (e.g., CMMS, MES).

 

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership aligned with servant leadership principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and experience with lean tools.
  • High attention to detail and strong discipline in standardization.

 

Additional Information

  • Travel requirement: approx. 2 times per year.
  • This role is key to strengthening our safety and food safety culture and supporting the implementation of the Barry Callebaut Operational System.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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