Production Operator

Position overview:

We are seeking a disciplined, reliable Production Operator to join our team in Nordhavn. Reduced makes flavorful food products using upcycled ingredients and modern food tech. We are currently in a critical scale-up phase, moving from pilot-scale to industrializing our foundation. You will play a hands-on role in operating our fermentation and bioreactor units, maintaining facility readiness, and ensuring our food products consistently meet our operational and output targets. Experience with Quality Assurance and Control (QA/QC) tasks is a strong plus, but not a strict requirement.

The role:

This is a full-time position for an operator who values precision, safety, and operational discipline. You will report directly to the Head of Production and work within a small, dedicated technical team on the factory floor.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute Production Batches: Operate Solid State Fermentation (SSF) and Hydrolysis units according to recipes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.
• Master New Technology: Manage the daily operation of our new hydrolysis tanks and SSF incubator to drive our shipped-on-time targets.
• Cleaning & Facility Hygiene: Perform Clean-In-Place (CIP) cycles, routine manual cleaning and sanitation, and maintain the overall cleanliness and readiness of the production facility.
• Logbook Management: Accurately document daily tasks, hygiene checks, and production flow in e-Smiley and related logging systems.
• Production Readiness: Label IBC containers and packaging accurately prior to shipping; verify machinery and material readiness for upcoming batches.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify floor bottlenecks, machine performance issues, or near-misses, and report them promptly to the Head of Production.
• Quality Tasks (Plus): Support quality workflows where capable, such as collecting/retaining batch samples, measuring production parameters (pH, temperature), checking incoming goods, and assisting with FSSC 22000 / HACCP documentation.

Who you are:

You are reliable, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. You understand that in a small team, your attendance, precision, and focus directly impact our success as a business.

• Experience: Preferably 1+ year as a Process Operator or Production Operator, ideally in food production, fermentation, or biotech.
• Technical Mindset: Comfortable operating HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) and mechanical processing equipment. Experience with operating and maintaining automated process equipment is preferred.
• Physical Capability: Able to spend long periods on your feet, safely lift ingredients, handle equipment, and comfortably navigate an active production floor.
• Language: Proficient in English (company language)
• Quality & Compliance (A Strong Plus, Not Required): Familiarity with FSSC 22000, HACCP, or standard QA/QC protocols (such as batch sampling, parameter testing, and sample retention). If you have this background, you will have the opportunity to take on more quality responsibilities.

The setup:

• Time: Full-time
• Reporting to: Head of Production
• Location: On-site in Nordhavn, Copenhagen (Main office and Production Facility)
• Start: December/January