Plant Manager, Husum Site

Are you an experienced production leader ready to drive change and inspire teams in a dynamic food industry environment?

Are you ready to take charge and make a real difference?

Danish Crown Beef is seeking a visionary Plant Manager for the Husum factory in Germany.

Success starts with a team. At Danish Crown Beef, we believe that great results are achieved through strong collaboration and empowered teams.

As Plant Manager, you will lead and develop a diverse group of approximately 270 employees, including 8 direct reports, fostering a culture where everyone works towards shared goals.

You will be part of both the local leadership team, the COO’s leadership team and Danish Crown Beef’s top‑30 leadership team, giving you a unique platform to influence and drive change across the organization.

• Lead a passionate team and unlock potential to deliver top‑quality products that meet and exceed market expectations.
• Manage production planning, financial management, project leadership and the implementation of new equipment and technologies.
• Ignite and lead change, driving LEAN initiatives and process improvements that elevate both efficiency and innovation.
• Uphold rigorous quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners, manage customer interactions and negotiations that contribute to the factory’s ongoing growth.

• Experienced and proven leadership with documented experience from demanding production environments.
• Strong focus on creating a safe and positive working environment, supporting the company’s sustainability agenda and striving for zero waste.
• Structured, analytical, and collaborative mindset, proficient in German and English, and possessing excellent communication skills to unite teams behind a shared vision.
• Relevant education at engineering or technical level, or a background in the food processing industry.
• Drive to implement change and realize LEAN initiatives, including investments in new facilities, increased capacity, and organizational development.

For the right candidate, this role is more than a job – it’s a career springboard. You will have the opportunity to grow into broader responsibilities i.e. on Country or Group level.

We believe in developing talent from within and providing clear career trajectories for those who deliver results and lead with vision.

GML‑HR handles the recruitment on behalf of Danish Crown Beef. Please feel free to contact partner at GML‑HR, Lars Halsboe, at  to learn more about the position. Or even better — apply now and become part of Danish Crown Beef’s journey towards excellence.