Production Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER Bakery & Food Manufacturing | Mass Production | Full-Time On-Site 5+ Years Exp. Managerial Role Food Industry ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across our bakery product lines — including croissants, samoon, burger buns, toast, and Maamoul. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, ensure food safety compliance, and manage high-volume production workflows in a fast-paced mass-production environment. Roles & Responsibilities ● Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to food safety standards, proactively identifying and eliminating bottlenecks across all bakery lines. ● Develop and implement production schedules and workflows, adjusting plans dynamically based on resource availability, demand forecasts, and delivery timelines. ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including QA, procurement, and distribution — to ensure seamless process integration and on-time product delivery. ● Monitor production metrics and KPIs, leveraging data analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance overall plant productivity. ● Ensure compliance with UAE food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and company quality standards across all production stages. ● Manage and develop production staff, conducting performance reviews, training programmes, and shift planning for a multi-shift operation. ● Coordinate with the Maintenance team to minimise equipment downtime and support a preventive maintenance culture. ● Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related field. ● Minimum 5 years of experience in a food or bakery production environment, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role. ● Hands-on experience in mass production of baked goods — bread, pastries, or similar FMCG food products is strongly preferred. ● Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, HACCP, or Food Safety Management Systems are highly desirable. ● Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to supervise large, multi-nationality production crews. ● Proficiency in production planning tools and ERP systems (experience with Odoo or similar platforms is an advantage). ● Excellent command of English; Arabic or Urdu language skills are a plus in our multicultural environment. WHAT WE OFFER ● Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. ● Opportunity to build and shape production systems from the ground up in a growing food manufacturing group. ● Exposure to UAE and KSA market operations with an established distribution network. ● Supportive management structure with clear career progression.