Head of Production
Core
Leading all manufacturing operations for baked goods production facilities, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior manufacturing operations leader (food production)
Builds
High-volume baked goods (breads, laminated pastries, cakes, specialty bakery products)
Domain
Food manufacturing / Bakery
Required skills
High-volume production expertise, leadership, problem-solving, conflict resolution, data-driven analysis, project management, budget management, waste reduction, SOP development, food safety compliance, CAPA implementation, new product launch support
Responsibilities
Oversee daily production operations for efficiency and quality; Plan and control production schedules; Establish and enforce SOPs for food safety and hygiene; Lead, supervise, and train production staff; Manage operating budgets and reduce costs; Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions; Troubleshoot production processes; Drive product innovation and support new launches; Support audits and certification renewals; Report performance and risks to management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
