Manufacturing

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Global Production and Team

With over 85% of our 2.900 GELITA employees worldwide working in Production, it is the heartbeat of our company. Spanning across 8 countries and all continents, our dedicated people drive efficient and high-quality gelatin and collagen peptides production, embodying our commitment to "Improving Quality of Life".  

We produce gelatin that is used in various applications in both the food industry and the pharmaceutical sector, for example in capsule production. Additionally, GELITA's collagen peptides find application in dietary supplements and cosmetics, playing a crucial role in the health and beauty industry by promoting joint health, skin elasticity, and other beneficial effects.

Our largest production facilities are strategically located in Germany, the United States, China, Brazil, Mexico, and Turkey. These plants, alongside our fully operational entities in Australia, Sweden, and South Africa, operate at high-capacity utilization, running continuous shift operations.

We deeply appreciate the dedication of our production staff, who willingly work alternate shifts to ensure uninterrupted production and meet customer demands. In recognition of their commitment, we offer an attractive remuneration package together with job stability and long-term prospects. At GELITA, safety is a top priority, and we cultivate a secure workplace where our employees experience trust and can thrive. 

Typical Jobs

in Manufacturing

  • Plant / Production Manager 
  • Production / Process Engineer 
  • Maintenance Manager 
  • Machine Operator / Production Worker 

ShiJian Zhao

Plant Manager, Plant Pingyang

I've been instrumental in achieving operational excellence, serving as a Production Manager (2014-2017) and Plant Manager (since 2018). My expertise lies in refining processes and ensuring smooth daily operations. Leading and collaborating with diverse teams, both internally and externally, has continually enhanced my knowledge and skills.

Swetlana Michel

Plant Operator

GELITA is a modern company that offers competitive compensation, a friendly and collegial work environment, numerous additional benefits, streamlined hierarchies, and excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Mile Dahlström

Project and Maintenance Manager

As manager of the Technical department, I work closely with my dedicated team to implement proactive maintenance strategies. We collectively strive to minimize downtime and maximize productivity for the Stidsvig plant. The combined efforts of each team member are crucial to our success and path to maintenance excellence.

Jacy Grieves

Production Manager Ossein / Plant Sioux City

I work with my production team and other cross functional groups to improve Safety, quality, and throughput in our facility. I most enjoy the freedom my team has to work with other functional groups and come up with different solutions and systems in order to hit our KPIs and other goals.

Edgar Rodriguez

Production Operator

I am sure that my work and commitment are very important elements for the manufacturing of a high quality product and for the success of the company.

Top Job Prospects in Our German Plants

At our four German plants, we offer a secure job with great pay, growth opportunities, and a focus on your safety.

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