Responsibilities

• As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective production of our food products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of optimizing production processes.

Key Responsibilities
Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing resources.
• Collaborate with the planning team to forecast production requirements and ensure timely delivery.

Quality Control:

• Establish and enforce strict quality control measures throughout the production process.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Process Optimization:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement efficiency-enhancing measures.
• Work closely with the engineering team to maintain and upgrade production equipment.

Inventory Management:

• Oversee inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize waste.
• Implement effective inventory control measures to optimize stock turnover.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to create a secure working environment.

Cost Management:

• Monitor and control production costs to achieve budgetary targets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, quality assurance, and logistics, to ensure seamless production processes.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for equipment upkeep and repairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in the Food retail and manufacturing industry
• Proven experience in a production management role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.