Together We Make the Difference
GELITA looks back on a long tradition: Founded in 1875, our roots are in Germany, and we are still headquartered there: In Eberbach at the Neckar river, just 30 km from the city of Heidelberg. Over the past 150 years, we have grown into a global manufacturing company with more than 20 production sites on all continents.
More than 2.900 people from multiple cultures work together in local and global teams. They are engaged in a wide array of work fields - predominantly in Manufacturing, along with related areas such as Engineering. Amongst our competitors, we stand out as a forerunner for innovation with considerable R&D activities and have grown our product and services portfolio far beyond its origins in gelatin.
Within our global matrix structure, we share knowledge and collaborate as ONE GELITA to always be one step ahead in our unique industry. Our strong local entities maintain a close connection to our Headquarters. Together, we produce pure, natural products of high added value in a sustainable way and according to the high safety and quality standards. We serve regional markets according to their specific needs and maintain close relationships with organizations and people around our sites.
"Improving Quality of Life" is not only our joint purpose and foundation for our business strategy, but also the commitment we uphold for our employees. We know and appreciate that our highly engaged employees make the difference, and that their contribution is substantial to our continued long-term success.
Deciding for GELITA, you can look forward to a supportive environment with approachable, highly committed colleagues on all levels and located in different parts of the world. Oriented towards long-term success, we utilize our combined years of experience and expertise in our industry as well as our global network to collaborate for continued success and progress.
We encourage people to contribute their ideas and get better every day. We value and welcome each person, and we support individuals and teams in building connections and personal relationships.
Global Scope & Contribution
You may not have thought about this before, but: The gelatin and collagen peptides industry is dynamic and fascinating. It combines science, nutrition, and technology, and comes with exciting opportunities for growth and innovation.
When working for GELITA, you make a significant contribution to products that enhance people's health and well-being, while also finding new, sustainable solutions for the food, pharmaceutical, and technical sectors.
Local and global teams with people from multiple cultures collaborate in exciting projects. Our flat organizational structure will give you access to strategy and decisions, and we offer a broad range of fields of work and integral tasks that relate back to our joint purpose.
Innovation & Sustainability
Are you ready to be part of something exceptional? At GELITA, we are driven by innovation and sustainability, leveraging our years of experience and expertise in the gelatin industry. We believe in ideas and strive for continuous improvement. Within our unique, technically challenging and interesting manufacturing environment we are recognized as a forerunner for innovation with considerable R&D activities.
Our core business is built on the principles of the circular economy. We are committed to responsible resource utilization. Our modern production processes ensure that raw materials are utilized to their fullest potential, resulting in pure, natural products of high added value. We have set ambitious global sustainability targets and are investing in reducing our environmental impact to become carbon neutral.
We care for society and people, and actively support global humanitarian and social programs, as well as local organizations and traditions. Safety and quality are at the forefront of everything we do, and we adhere to high standards in our daily operations.
Relations & People Success
Are you looking for a profitable and reliable partner to advance your career? GELITA is your match! For almost 150 years, we have been a trusted employer, providing a supportive work environment for our diverse workforce worldwide.
At GELITA, we believe in building strong and effective relationships based on mutual trust. We foster a culture of loyalty, cohesion, and confidence in the future, as highly relevant in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Our approachable and highly committed colleagues on all levels create a sense of belonging and loyalty that you can rely on.
We value and welcome each person, regardless of their personal or socio-cultural characteristics and beliefs. We understand the importance of building connections and personal relationships, and we actively support individuals and teams in doing so.
When you join our team, you can expect a competitive compensation package that rewards your performance and dedication. But that's not all: we also offer additional benefits that enrich your life in various stages. From a well-equipped workplace to infrastructure that promotes your physical and mental well-being, we strive to create an environment where you can thrive – including the promotion of modern and flexible working models that help you integrate work and private life.
Performance & Development
At GELITA, we value the contributions of each and every individual to our continued success. We want you to know that your efforts are recognized and acknowledged.
We actively encourage and support you to share knowledge and expertise. We believe in the power of collaboration and leverage our global and local networks to achieve exceptional results and drive progress.
We are working towards fostering a performance culture at GELITA, placing great importance on target setting, alignment and frequent, structured feedback. We measure performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
Guided by our GELITA Competency Model, we support self-driven growth. We invest in identifying talent and strengthening competencies that align with our business strategy. We provide you with numerous opportunities to learn and develop through challenging tasks, enabling you to advance your career in various rewarding ways.
To support your growth at GELITA, we offer a range of resources and initiatives. Our GROW learning platform, local and global development programs, coaching and mentoring opportunities, and succession planning are just a few examples of how we invest in your professional development.
