Food Production Manager

About the role

The Food Production Manager leads the daily operations of a food manufacturing facility, ensuring that products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role coordinates teams, resources, and processes to meet production targets while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation protocols.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing activities, planning and monitoring production schedules in line with business needs.
• Manage production supervisors, operators, technicians and allocate personnel, equipment and materials effectively.
• Monitor output, productivity, efficiency and ensure targets are achieved without compromising quality or safety.
• Coordinate raw material availability with procurement and warehouse teams to avoid interruptions.
• Ensure processes follow approved recipes, specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Identify bottlenecks, investigate issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise equipment performance, schedule preventive maintenance and minimise downtime.
• Enforce cleaning, sanitation and food hygiene standards across the plant.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and food safety teams to maintain product specifications and documentation.
• Track production data, waste, material usage and support inventory management.

Required profile

• Proven experience in food manufacturing, food processing or industrial production management.
• Background in leading production teams or managing a food manufacturing facility.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Ability to coordinate resources, schedules and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills