Head of AVOR & Production Planning 100% (m/f/d)

16 July 2026
100%
Permanent position
Appenzell

Job summary

For over a century, Brauerei Locher AG combines tradition and innovation. Join a responsible brewing craft in a sustainable environment.

Tasks

Oversee AVOR and production planning with efficiency and clarity.
Develop integrated capacity and resource planning for growth.
Analyze production metrics to optimize future planning efforts.

Skills

EFZ vocational training with further education, preferably in food technology.
Strong organizational talent and communication skills are essential.
Analytical mindset with high IT affinity and problem-solving abilities.

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About the job

For over a century, Brauerei Locher AG has combined tradition and innovation. With strong roots in the Appenzell region, the company today has a wide influence across Switzerland. Through the highest quality standards and sustainable production, we set a clear sign for responsible brewing craft with around 250 employees. In addition to enjoyable beer specialties and award-winning whiskies, we create high-quality food products from production by-products, underlining our commitment to circular economy and environmental awareness.

To complement our management team, we are looking for a committed individual based in Appenzell as

Your Tasks

Responsibility for AVOR and production planning

Development and further advancement of an integrated capacity and resource planning

Ensuring delivery capability, cost-effectiveness and planning reliability

Analysis of production key figures as well as derivation and implementation of optimisation measures regarding future production planning

Management of the production programme and ensuring high planning discipline along the value chain

Leadership and development of the AVOR/production planning team

Maintenance and updating of the QM documentation within the area of responsibility

Leading the daily planning meeting and occasional participation in shift handovers

Participation in digitalisation and optimisation projects

Your Profile

Professional training with a federal certificate (BP/HF), ideally in food technology

Several years of leadership experience, preferably in the food industry

Organisational talent, strong communication skills and assertiveness

Strong quality awareness and a high service orientation

Analytical, networked and solution-oriented thinking

Very good German skills in spoken and written form, French is an advantage

High IT affinity and enjoyment in working with production and planning systems