Production Manager_Bakery Buns, Breads, Rolls

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our bakery manufacturing operations.

• Manage end-to-end production activities across bakery manufacturing lines including mixing, forming, baking, cooling, slicing, packaging, and dispatch preparation.
• Ensure daily production targets are achieved as per production plans, customer demand, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement production schedules in coordination with Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve output and efficiency.
• Ensure smooth production flow with minimum downtime and maximum equipment utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, capacity, and operational efficiency.

• Prepare manpower and resource plans to meet production requirements.
• Monitor production costs including labor, raw material consumption, energy usage, and operational expenses.
• Drive initiatives to reduce production losses, waste, and rework.
• Monitor key production KPIs such as:
• Production output
• Yield performance
• Waste percentage
• Downtime
• Labor productivity
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

• Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards including HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) requirements.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to maintain product consistency and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, sanitation, allergen control, and traceability procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

• Coordinate with Maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
• Minimize production interruptions through effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of new production equipment.
• Ensure proper handling and operation of bakery machinery.

• Collaborate with:
  • Quality Assurance for product standards and food safety
  • Maintenance for equipment reliability
  • Supply Chain for material availability
  • Warehouse for inventory control
  • R&D for new product trials and process improvements
  • HR for manpower planning and employee development
• Participate in factory improvement projects and operational excellence programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Bakery Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in industrial bakery manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large scale bakery production operations.
• Strong experience with high-volume bakery products such as:
  • Buns
  • Rolls

Key skills include bakery operations, maintenance, food safety, manufacturing, and operations management.