Production Manager
Core
Manage and execute production plans, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and optimize manufacturing processes for food ingredients and flavors.
Role type
Senior Production Manager
Builds
Food ingredients, flavors, and related consumer products
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production planning and execution, Process safety and compliance (GMP, HACCP, EHS), Quality assurance and control, SAP Production Management (PP-PI/MM/WM), Data analysis and reporting, Inventory and materials management, Continuous improvement and cost optimization, Team leadership and workforce management, Equipment maintenance coordination, Cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Lean / Six Sigma methodology, Experience with MES/BI integration, Strong analytical skills for production KPIs
Technologies
SAP (PP-PI/MM/WM), BI tools, MES
Responsibilities
Manage and execute production plans to meet customer demand; Ensure operations comply with process safety, EHS, and food safety standards; Oversee adherence to product specifications and drive continuous quality improvement; Maintain and execute production orders in SAP; Analyze production data and develop dashboards; Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory; Lead initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste; Manage and develop production teams; Coordinate with engineering for equipment reliability; Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Supply Chain teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership