Production Manager

Responsibilities : Production Operations Management • Manage end-to-end production activities across bakery manufacturing lines including mixing, forming, baking, cooling, slicing, packaging, and dispatch preparation. • Ensure daily production targets are achieved as per production plans, customer demand, and quality standards. • Develop and implement production schedules in coordination with Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales teams. • Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve output and efficiency. • Ensure smooth production flow with minimum downtime and maximum equipment utilization. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, capacity, and operational efficiency. Production Planning & Cost Control • Prepare manpower and resource plans to meet production requirements. • Monitor production costs including labor, raw material consumption, energy usage, and operational expenses. • Drive initiatives to reduce production losses, waste, and rework. Quality & Food Safety Compliance • Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards including HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, Dubai Municipality requirements. • Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to maintain product consistency and compliance. • Ensure adherence to hygiene, sanitation, allergen control, and traceability procedures. • Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions. Maintenance & Equipment Coordination • Coordinate with Maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed. • Minimize production interruptions through effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis. • Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new production equipment. • Ensure proper handling and operation of bakery machinery. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Bakery Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. • Minimum 8–12 years of experience in industrial bakery manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environment. • Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale bakery production operations. • Experience with high-volume bakery products such as Buns, Bread, Tortilla, rolls will be an added advantage.

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Bakery Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. Minimum 8–12 years of experience in industrial bakery manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environment. Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale bakery production operations. Experience with high-volume bakery products such as Buns, Bread, Tortilla, rolls will be an added advantage.

Production Operations Management: Manage end-to-end production activities across bakery manufacturing lines including mixing, forming, baking, cooling, slicing, packaging, and dispatch preparation. Ensure daily production targets are achieved as per production plans, customer demand, and quality standards. Develop and implement production schedules in coordination with Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales teams. Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve output and efficiency. Ensure smooth production flow with minimum downtime and maximum equipment utilization. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, capacity, and operational efficiency. Production Planning & Cost Control: Prepare manpower and resource plans to meet production requirements. Monitor production costs including labor, raw material consumption, energy usage, and operational expenses. Drive initiatives to reduce production losses, waste, and rework. Quality & Food Safety Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards including HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, Dubai Municipality requirements. Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to maintain product consistency and compliance. Ensure adherence to hygiene, sanitation, allergen control, and traceability procedures. Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions. Maintenance & Equipment Coordination: Coordinate with Maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed. Minimize production interruptions through effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new production equipment. Ensure proper handling and operation of bakery machinery.