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 products from buns and rolls to breads. 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 implement production schedules in coordination with Planning, Supply Chain and Sales.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions to improve efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Control production costs, monitor KPIs such as output, yield, waste, downtime, labor productivity and OEE.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 and Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) 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 senior production management role.
• Proven track record of meeting production targets, controlling costs and leading continuous‑improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of food‑safety standards and audit processes.

Required skills

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