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Deputy Head of Fresh Meat Convenience Products Production (m/f) 100%
- 22 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Bigler AG is an independent family-owned company in the meat processing industry. More than 800 employees dedicate themselves every day with commitment and the most modern production equipment to serve our growing customer base. We supply butcher shops and retail outlets throughout Switzerland with the best quality fresh meat, meat specialties, and convenience products. We take responsibility for people and animals and strive every day to be a role model in our industry.
Deputy Head of Fresh Meat Convenience Products Production (m/f) 100%
Your challenge:
Do you want to take on responsibility and be right in the thick of things at the same time?
Then you are exactly right with us. As the deputy manager of one of our fresh meat departments, you take on a key role in our production. Together with the department head, you ensure that high-quality products are produced on time every day. You do not lead from the office but are part of the team and actively pitch in.
- You support the department head in organising and coordinating the entire fresh meat department.
- Together you plan the daily production and ensure a smooth process.
- You participate in scheduling and leading a team of over 40 employees and are an important contact person in day-to-day business.
- Your quality awareness ensures that our high standards for hygiene, food safety, and product quality are always met.
- You identify optimisation potentials in processes and workflows and implement improvements together with your team.
- You take responsibility for modern production facilities and contribute to efficient and economical production.
- You work closely with the planning, quality assurance, technical, and logistics departments and actively contribute to cross-departmental projects.
- You lead by example, motivate your team, and create a working environment where collaboration and mutual support are a matter of course.
You bring with you:
- Completed vocational training as a certified meat specialist (EFZ) or a comparable qualification in the food sector (e.g. food technologist EFZ, baker-confectioner, cook with industry experience, or similar training).
- Ideally, initial experience as a team leader, group leader, or deputy – more important than your title are your leadership qualities and your willingness to take responsibility – emerging talents are welcome.
- Enjoyment in working with people as well as a motivating and appreciative personality.
- Organisational talent, decisiveness, and a solution-oriented working style.
- Technical understanding as well as interest in modern production facilities and continuous improvements.
- Good physical condition and willingness to work flexible hours with early starts.
- Good German language skills and solid PC user skills (MS Office; CSB an advantage).
What awaits you:
With us, you don’t just get a job but the opportunity to develop professionally and personally.
Look forward to:
- a responsible leadership role with plenty of scope for creativity
- a varied activity where no day is like the other
- modern production facilities and a professional working environment
- a motivated and collegial team that sticks together
- short decision-making paths and an open corporate culture
- attractive employment conditions
- targeted support for your professional and personal development
- real prospects for the next career step
Do you want to take responsibility, lead people, and achieve top performance with your team every day?
Then we look forward to getting to know you.
Do you feel addressed? Does your profile fit?
Send us your complete application documents. We will then be happy to contact you.