Production Performance Engineer

Salary Competitive

Position Overview

As our Production Performance Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in driving product quality, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring we maintain the highest standards of food safety. Reporting to the Head of Production, you’ll be a key member of a small team taking lead on enhancing production efficiency, supporting our goal to achieve and maintain FSSC 22000 certification and ensure a solid capacity optimization plan is carried out. This is a dynamic and hands-on role, in a smaller food tech production setup which you will be a key driver in scaling over the coming years.


Key Responsibilities

  • Optimize production efficiency: Build and execute plans to optimize and ensure capacity near- and long-term incl. Removing bottlenecks, reducing waste, and upgrading equipment.

  • Ensure quality and product performance is ‘on spec’ and that e.g. production recipes, Bill of Materials and batch performance is in constant focus.

  • Enable FSSC 22000 certification efforts: together with quality and operations team obtain and maintain certificate and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

  • Partake in cross-functional product development work and ensure that new products are scaled and qualified adequately.

  • Function as a production subject matter expert providing training, troubleshoot issues, and foster continuous improvement.


Success Criteria

  • Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to deliver results.

  • Develop production capacity optimization plan for 2025+

  • Improve and drive up on-spec production rates.

  • Contribute to a standardized and further scaling production setup


Who We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in food technology, Chemical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.

  • 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or process engineering.

Skills and Competencies:

  • A hands-on “doer” with an academic proactive approach to solving challenges.

  • Strong collaboration skills with a holistic, cross-functional mindset.

  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver practical solutions.

  • Solid understanding of food production processes, equipment, and safety regulations.

  • Familiarity with FSSC 22000 or similar food safety standards is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

  • Structured and detail-oriented, with a natural drive to improve and optimize.

  • Communicates technical concepts clearly and effectively.

  • Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling challenges head-on.

  • Eager to contribute to a growing company with a strong mission.


Why Join REDUCED?

We’re not just another food company—we’re a team on a mission to reshape the industry. At REDUCED, you’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas matter, your contributions have real impact, and your growth is encouraged. From sustainability to innovation, we’re passionate about what we do, and we think you will be too.


Reports To: Head of Production

Location: Kattegatvej 45, 2150 Nordhavn


If this sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you! Let’s create something amazing together.

For more information or questions please contact us at rasmus.mortensen@reduced.dk or phone number 30771893

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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