About the role
The Cell Lead is a key leadership position within the production organization, responsible for the overall performance, discipline and daily execution of one production line or a group of lines. The role ensures that safety, quality, service and productivity targets are consistently met, while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high operational standards. The Cell Lead collaborates closely with technicians, maintenance, process engineers, quality and SHE teams, and plays a central role in aligning the line’s work with business priorities. The incumbent leads, coaches, organizes and follows up on results, ensuring clarity, communication and accountability across all shifts.
Key responsibilities
About you
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations.
The Group operates more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse, committed workforce of over 13,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves as a trusted partner for the entire food industry, from large-scale food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants and caterers with Callebaut® as its main global brand.
The Barry Callebaut Group is dedicated to making sustainable chocolate the norm – helping secure the future of cocoa and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation, which aims to shape a sustainable future for cocoa and chocolate.
