Production Manager

Do you enjoy bringing out the best in people, keeping production on track and tackling the occasional curveball? Then you might be the Production Manager we're looking for.

At Aasted, we are looking for a Production Manager to lead our Combined Lines Solutions production department. You will take responsibility for a team of more than 40 employees and play an important role in creating a workplace where people thrive, work together and deliver high-quality solutions to customers around the world.

About The Role

As our new Production Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations, performance and development of the Combined Lines Solutions production department.

Your most important responsibility will be leading and developing your team. Through clear communication, involvement and hands-on leadership, you will create the structure and motivation needed for employees to succeed.

You will report to the Head of Value Stream and work closely with 4 other competent Production Managers to ensure efficient production and timely deliveries.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of more than 40 production employees, with a strong focus on wellbeing, collaboration and performance.
• Ensure efficient daily production operations, including resource allocation, capacity planning and delivery performance.
• Work closely with the department's Planner to coordinate production schedules, priorities and resources.
• Monitor production performance, quality, costs and relevant KPIs, and take action when improvements are needed.
• Drive continuous improvements through structured processes, Lean principles and 5S initiatives.
• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Manage the department's production budget and contribute to efficient use of resources.
• Strengthen collaboration across production departments and other functions to ensure a smooth production flow.

About You

We're looking for someone who knows their way around a production floor, enjoys working with people and understands that great results don't happen on their own.

You enjoy being close to the daily operations, supporting your employees and creating an environment where everyone understands their responsibilities and works towards common goals. You are comfortable making decisions, setting priorities and maintaining an overview, even when plans change.

You bring structure to a busy production environment and have the confidence to challenge existing ways of working when improvements are needed.

We imagine that you:

• Have several years of management experience from a technical or industrial production environment.
• You may have a technical education or have learned your way through years of hands-on experience. What matters most is that you know production and how to lead people.
• Have a proven ability to lead, motivate and develop production teams.
• Understand production planning, capacity management and operational performance.
• Have experience with continuous improvement, preferably Lean and 5S.
• Are comfortable working with production data, KPIs and ERP systems.
• Communicate clearly and build strong working relationships across different teams and departments.

Above all, you are a leader who takes an interest in people, leads by example and takes pride in seeing your team succeed.

About Us

You will become part of a well-established international company with a strong Danish heritage, where relationships are highly valued. In 2026, Aasted became part of the Italian Piovan Group, opening new perspectives and opportunities as part of a larger international group in the years to come.

At Aasted, our culture is characterized by motivated employees who take pride in their work, creating a strong sense of teamwork and commitment. We value open, honest and direct communication and believe in treating people with respect and integrity in everything we do.

We continuously strive to create an inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for development for all employees. We offer an attractive parental leave scheme, social events and a nice canteen operated by Meyers Kantine.

At Aasted, we prioritize a healthy working environment and are therefore a smoke-free workplace. This means that smoking is not permitted during working hours or anywhere on company premises.

If you have any questions or would simply like to learn more about the position, please feel free to contact Head of Value Stream, Combined Lines Solutions, Maria Osk Sigurdardottir, at mao@aasted.eu.

At Aasted, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We therefore encourage everyone to apply, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or political and cultural background.

You can read more about us and what we do here: AASTED | Welcome to our world

Aasted – a Danish pioneer

Aasted has been a market leader in equipment and production lines for chocolate manufacturing worldwide for more than 100 years. Our customer portfolio includes both smaller local businesses and some of the world's largest global FMCG companies.

We are on a continuous journey driven by curiosity, which has enabled us to rethink what was previously considered possible in chocolate production. We challenge the impossible and make it possible. We continuously introduce a wide range of groundbreaking and patented solutions for our customers, helping each of them achieve their unique vision.

At Aasted, we are more than 550 people who, through passion, experience and expertise, challenge the status quo.