Production Manager – Bakery (Buns, Breads, Rolls)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our bakery manufacturing operations, covering the full range of buns, breads, and rolls. You will be responsible for ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end production activities across mixing, forming, baking, cooling, slicing, packaging and dispatch.
• Develop and coordinate production schedules with Planning, Supply Chain and Sales teams.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Control production costs, track KPIs such as output, yield, waste, downtime, labor productivity and OEE.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 and SFDA food‑safety requirements.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues and support new equipment installation.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, R&D and HR on cross‑functional initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Bakery Technology, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in industrial bakery or FMCG food production, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record of meeting production targets, cost control and continuous‑improvement projects.

Required skills

• HACCP
• GMP
• ISO 22000
• SFDA compliance
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) monitoring
• Bakery machinery operation and maintenance