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Are you looking for a new challenge in the confectionery or food industry?

On this page you will find vacancies at our member companies as an additional service. Perhaps there is a suitable offer for you too!

Very important: If you are interested in a position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in the advertisement. These are not job vacancies at ZDS.

Chocolate Plant Operator (m/f/d)

These tasks await you with us:

  • On-time provision / production of couvertures, fat glazes and pastes in the required quantity and quality
  • Mix according to recipe
  • Quality controls (taking samples, visual inspection) in coordination with the laboratory
  • Starting up systems and setting and monitoring machine parameters
  • Converting systems (converting formats, replacing tools, etc.)
  • Cleaning systems
  • Documentation of production quantities, cleaning, parameters, etc.
  • Posting production quantities and raw materials in the ERP system
  • Filling in appropriate containers

That’s how you convince us:

  • Ideally completed training in confectionery technology, food technology or similar or several years of professional experience in the field
  • Good written and spoken German
  • Craftsmanship
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Reliability, commitment

This is what we offer you:

  • Support in a well-coordinated team
  • Family-friendly working hours
  • Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
  • The chance to help shape the future in a family business
  • Company pension scheme
  • Job bike and free parking on the company premises

Contact: personal@kessko.de

Controller (m/f/d)

These tasks await you with us:

  • Preparation of calculations, calculation models, ad-hoc analyses and presentations for management
  • Further development of systemic calculations in the ERP system
  • Preparation of economic decisions, preparation of investment calculations and tracking of investment budgets
  • Carrying out investment controlling, including the preparation of profitability analyses
  • Supporting function in the preliminary and final costing of products to ensure accurate costing
  • Creation and analysis of KPIs and data for make-or-buy decisions
  • Active participation in all planning processes and financial statements
  • Contributing to the further development of existing structures and processes in the controlling team

That’s how you convince us:

  • Completed Bachelor’s degree in economics or commercial training with relevant professional experience
  • First controlling experience in the manufacturing industry
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central desirable
  • Very good analytical skills and a quick grasp of things
  • High process and solution orientation with the desire to make a difference

This is what we offer you:

  • Support in a well-coordinated team
  • Family-friendly working hours
  • Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
  • The chance to help shape the future in a family business
  • Company pension scheme
  • Job bike and free parking on the company premises

Contact: personal@kessko.de

Production of flavors and essences (m/f/d)

These tasks await you with us:

  • Timely provision / production of flavors and essences in the required quantity and quality
  • Mix according to recipe
  • Quality controls (taking samples, visual inspection) in coordination with the laboratory
  • Cleaning equipment and tools
  • Documentation of production quantities and cleaning
  • Posting production quantities and raw materials in the ERP system
  • Filling into appropriate containers

That’s how you convince us:

  • Ideally completed training in the fields of chemistry, food or several years of professional experience in the field
  • Ideally experience with IFS and / or HACCP
  • Good written and spoken German
  • Knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
  • Craftsmanship
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Reliability, commitment

This is what we offer you:

  • Support in a well-coordinated team
  • Family-friendly working hours
  • Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
  • The chance to help shape the future in a family business
  • Company pension scheme

Job bike and free parking on the company premises

Contact: personal@kessko.de

Paste and filling production employee (m/f/d)

These tasks await you with us:

  • On-time provision / production of pastes and fillings in the required quantity and quality
  • Mixing and cooking according to recipe
  • Quality controls (taking samples, visual inspection) in coordination with the laboratory
  • Starting up systems
  • Setting and monitoring the machine parameters
  • Converting systems (converting formats, replacing tools, etc.)
  • Cleaning systems
  • Documentation of production quantities, cleaning, parameters, etc.
  • Posting production quantities and raw materials in the ERP system
  • Packing in appropriate containers

That’s how you convince us:

  • Ideally completed training as a chef, confectioner or similar or several years of professional experience in the field
  • Good written and spoken German
  • Craftsmanship
  • Affinity for pastes and fillings
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Reliability, commitment

This is what we offer you:

  • Support in a well-coordinated team
  • Family-friendly working hours
  • Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
  • The chance to help shape the future in a family business
  • Company pension scheme
  • Job bike and free parking on the company premises

Contact: personal@kessko.de

Machine operator powder and dry materials (m/f/d)

These tasks await you with us:

  • On-time provision / mixing of food powders in the required quantity and quality
  • Mix according to recipe
  • Quality controls (taking samples, visual inspection) in coordination with the laboratory
  • Starting up systems
  • Setting and monitoring the machine parameters
  • Converting systems (converting formats, replacing tools, etc.)
  • Cleaning systems
  • Documentation of production quantities, cleaning, parameters, etc.
  • Posting raw materials and production quantities in the ERP system
  • Filling in different containers

That’s how you convince us:

  • Ideally completed training in confectionery technology, food technology or similar or several years of professional experience in the field
  • Good written and spoken German
  • Craftsmanship
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Reliability, commitment

This is what we offer you:

  • Support in a well-coordinated team
  • Family-friendly working hours
  • Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
  • The chance to help shape the future in a family business
  • Company pension scheme
  • Job bike and free parking on the company premises

Contact: personal@kessko.de