FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER

Company Overview

A food production manager oversees daily manufacturing and kitchen operations to ensure food safety, quality, and timely production. They manage factory workers, control budgets, and comply with health regulations to drive efficient food production.

Job Summary

A food production manager oversees daily manufacturing and kitchen operations. They ensure food safety, maintain high quality, manage staff, control budgets, and comply with health laws.

Responsibilities

• Build daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer orders and optimize workflow
• Enforce food safety standards such as HACCP and maintain clean work environments to ensure compliance and product safety
• Hire, train, and guide kitchen or factory workers to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce
• Implement cost control measures by reducing food waste and tracking operational budgets to improve profitability
• Maintain machinery and promptly resolve production line slowdowns to minimize downtime and maintain output

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Several years of experience working in a food plant, kitchen, or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance
• Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively manage teams and resolve operational challenges under pressure
• Diploma or degree in food science, culinary arts, or a related field