Food Production Manager

Exciting Opportunity for a Production Manager with a Food Technology Degree!Are you passionate about the food industry and ready to lead our production team to success? We are seeking a talented Production Manager with a Food Technology Degree to join our dynamic team and oversee our manufacturing operations.Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Production Manager will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective production of high-quality food products. Responsibilities include:Leading and managing the production team to achieve production targets and quality standardsDeveloping and implementing production schedules and procedures to optimize efficiencyMonitoring production processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standardsIdentifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practicesManaging inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing wasteCollaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance, to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvementEnsuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including HACCP and GMPTraining and developing production staff to enhance their skills and capabilitiesOverseeing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtimeAnalyzing production data and performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvementParticipating in the development of annual budgets and managing production costsRequirements for this role include:A Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or a related fieldPrevious experience in a production management role within the food industryStrong knowledge of food manufacturing processes, food safety standards, and regulatory requirementsExcellent leadership and team management skillsProven ability to drive process improvements and implement best practicesEffective communication and interpersonal skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple prioritiesProficiency in MS Office applicationsFlexibility to work extended hours and weekends, as neededIf you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in the food industry, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to deliver high-quality food products to consumers and drive operational excellence. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey as our Production Manager!