Collagen and gelatin manufacturer scaling production automation and tax infrastructure
GELITA is a century-old collagen and gelatin producer with 1,000–5,000 employees across multiple regions. The tech stack is heavily weighted toward manufacturing control (Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens PCS 7, AVEVA) and enterprise resource planning (SAP S/4HANA), reflecting capital-intensive operations. Active projects span facility renovations, process automation, and tax compliance, while hiring focuses on manufacturing (11 open roles) and engineering (8) — signaling a capital expansion phase. Pain points center on IT infrastructure stability, inventory management, and reporting efficiency, typical of global manufacturing operations managing complex supply chains.
GELITA manufactures gelatin, collagen, and collagen peptides from animal by-products for pharmaceutical capsules, nutritional supplements, confectionery, and industrial applications. Founded in 1875 with headquarters in Eberbach, Germany, the company operates as a public entity across multiple countries including Germany and South Africa. The business model depends on consistent production quality and uptime across distributed facilities, underpinned by SAP ERP and Siemens industrial control systems. Current initiatives target facility modernization, process automation, and global tax optimization—consistent with a mature manufacturer optimizing operational efficiency and expanding into new food markets.
Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens WinCC, Siemens PCS 7, AVEVA PI, and AVEVA System Platform for production monitoring and process control across facilities.
GELITA actively posts roles in Germany and South Africa, reflecting its global operational footprint.
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