Production Manager

Salary Competitive

This is an opportunity to become an integral member of Reduced. A sustainable, rapidly growing food production company based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

We're looking for a Production Manager to run and develop our production in our newly set-up factory in Nordhavn, Central Copenhagen.

We produce flavour enhancers based on sidestreams and excess produce. Our aim is to turn waste from the food- and agriculture industry into delicious tasting liquids, pastes and powders. This includes both plant- and animal-based waste, such as egglaying chickens, faulty mushrooms. We do this through large-scale fermentation.

The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, overseeing and partaking in processing, packaging and clean-up/sanitizing.

Experience within food production and equipment, fermentation, facility and machinery maintenance, food safety, tracking inventory, managing production employees and organizing workflows, is important.

Knowledge of large machinery/equipment and operations/maintenance is a huge plus.

You will be working closely with a talented R/D team with lab facilities who will constantly strive to both improve and challenge standards of production.

Passion for food and fermentation is also a plus.

Salary and benefits are agreed to according to experience. 


We currently have six products in production:

  • Organic Umami Drops, Chicken

  • Organic Umami Drops, Mushroom

  • Organic Chicken Stock

  • Organic Veal Stock

  • Organic Vegetable Stock

  • Shellfish Stock


All of the above are established in the market, both in retail and wholesale - with the

exception of Organic Umami Drops, Mushroom. They're all based on different varieties of waste streams from the food industry.

We produce both types of Umami Drops at our factory in Nordhavn, Copenhagen. This is where the Production Manager will have his/hers day-to-day.


Right now we're working on bringing the next product to market. The Umami Drops based on mushrooms. It will be the first of many exciting projects that will be the main part of the job as we continuously strive to deliver more solutions to address different food waste problems –creating flavorful products in the process – Taste From Waste.

For more information or questions please contact us at william@reduced.dk or phone number +4526896005

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Skill development
Skill development

Paid holiday
Paid holiday

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Working at
REDUCED

REDUCED stands at the forefront of B2B biotechnology, pioneering innovative approaches in fermentation and biotechnology to revolutionize the sustainable utilization of food waste and side streams. Our mission is to harness the power of science and technology to transform overlooked resources into high-quality savory food ingredients, thereby mitigating environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable future for food production. Through our cutting-edge processes, we employ advanced fermentation techniques and biotechnological methodologies to unlock the latent potential within food waste and side streams. By doing so, we not only reduce waste but also create valuable, nutritious ingredients that can be utilized in various culinary applications. At REDUCED, we are driven by a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. By repurposing food waste into savory ingredients, we strive to minimize the ecological footprint of food production and combat the challenges posed by food scarcity and environmental degradation. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond innovation to encompass rigorous quality control measures and adherence to industry standards. We prioritize the production of safe, reliable ingredients that meet the highest standards of quality and taste. Through partnerships with food manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders across the supply chain, we aim to foster a collaborative approach to sustainable food production. Together, we can unlock the full potential of biotechnology to create a more resilient and environmentally responsible food system for generations to come.

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