Job description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Execution Manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet customer demand. Ensure production output aligns with capacity and delivery commitments. Monitor and control production schedule adherence.
- Operational Efficiency & Productivity Drive productivity improvement and optimize resource utilization (manpower, machine, materials). Improve OEE, reduce downtime, and increase line efficiency. Lead initiatives to reduce manufacturing cost per unit/ton.
- Quality & Food Safety Ensure production complies with quality standards and food safety requirements (e.g., GMP, HACCP). Work closely with QA to minimize defects, rework, and customer complaints. Maintain consistency in product quality, especially for batch/process production (sauce/seasoning).
- Cost Control & Waste Reduction Monitor and control raw material usage and yield. Reduce process losses, scrap, and rework. Manage production budget and improve cost efficiency (labor, utilities, materials).
- Team Management Lead and develop production team (~operators, supervisors). Manage manpower planning, shift allocation, and team performance. Build a strong team culture focused on performance, discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Continuous Improvement Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and CI initiatives. Improve processes, flow, and line balancing. Support automation and process upgrades where applicable.
- Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Maintenance, QA, Supply Chain, and R&D. Support new product trials, scale-up, and process validation. Ensure smooth coordination for raw materials and production readiness.
- Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Promote safe working environment and reduce workplace incidents.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field 7–12 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably food industry At least 3–5 years in a managerial role Strong knowledge in production management, food safety standards, and process control Experience in cost control and productivity improvement