Production Manager

Summary:

The Production Manager will lead and optimize daily food production operations within a high-volume central kitchen serving over 100 branches. This role is critical to ensuring consistent product quality, timely delivery, and compliance with food safety standards across all branches. The ideal candidate will drive operational efficiency, lead production teams, and collaborate closely with warehouse, purchasing, logistics, and operations teams to support the company’s growth.

With a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, the Production Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and scalability of the supply chain.

• Supervise and manage daily food production activities to meet branch demands
• Ensure all production schedules are completed on time and with consistent quality
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance standards
• Lead, mentor, and support kitchen production staff in daily operations
• Coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure seamless workflow
• Monitor inventory usage and implement strategies to reduce waste
• Support cost‑control initiatives and drive operational efficiency improvements
• Prepare production reports and track daily performance metrics
• Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment and production areas
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and output

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food production, central kitchen, catering, QSR, or restaurant chain operations
• Proven knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced production environment
• Proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Experience managing large‑scale kitchen operations is highly advantageous