Production Manager – Bakery (Food Technology/Engineering)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead bakery operations, ensuring efficient production, quality assurance, and compliance with safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage production and quality assurance in a continuous‑line bakery environment.
• Oversee production planning, raw material and packaging inventory, and equipment utilization.
• Conduct quality inspections and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with human‑resource functions for staffing and people handling.
• Maintain compliance with ISO, food safety, GMP, HACCP, and occupational health & safety standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering (IE/ME/EE/ChE) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in production and quality assurance within a bakery or FMCG setting.
• Knowledge of production planning, raw‑material and packaging management, production equipment, and HR principles.
• Experience in quality inspection, corrective/preventive action programs, and warehouse/inventory control.
• Familiarity with engineering and technology principles, relevant regulatory requirements, and ISO‑certified environments.
• Understanding of Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Above‑average people handling skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• SAP
• Oracle
• Globe EXACT System (or equivalent)
• ISO standards
• Food Safety, GMP, HACCP
• Occupational Health & Safety