Our client is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced FMCG food and beverage environment at the airport facility. The role involves driving production strategy, managing shift performance, and ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality output aligned to business targets. The successful candidate will also lead teams, improve operational performance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.

Qualification details & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or a related field (preferred)
Alternatively, a combination of relevant experience and certifications in manufacturing or production management.
Minimum 7 years' FMCG food or beverage manufacturing experience
At least 3 years in a Production Manager or Senior Production Leadership role
Experience managing multiple production lines and shift-based operations
High-care food, chilled food, beverage, or juice manufacturing experience highly advantageous
Proven knowledge and experience with equipment, process and product design and commissioning –in line with requirement to maintain quality, throughput and effectiveness
Proven capacity to convert requirements to an achievable output and effective communicator of progress to all business stakeholders
Successful project delivery through effective reporting team leadership
Experience with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO regulations) and quality assurance protocols.

Skills & Competencies

Strong FMCG manufacturing and production management expertise
Proven leadership and people development capability
Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills
Strong understanding of OEE, productivity, waste reduction, and cost management
Sound knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Continuous improvement mindset with Lean manufacturing experience
Confidence and fortitude to deal with problems and ultimately identify, implement and monitor sustainable solutions

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Health, Environment & Food safety & Quality-champion a zero harm culture. Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, FSSC/ISO, and health & safety requirements.
Production Strategy, Planning & Execution, translate factory objectives into and executable production strategy and clear targets for shift managers
Deliver production targets relating to safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and customer requirements.
Drive operational performance through OEE improvement, waste reduction, yield optimisation, labour productivity, and cost control.
Asset Care –collaborate with maintenance, define and agree maintenance windows for PPM and shut down plans
Manage and develop Shift Managers and production teams across all shifts
Partner closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, HR, and Commercial teams to optimise factory performance.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Support new product introductions, process improvements, and capital projects.
Drive a strong culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and operational discipline.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo relevant psychometric assessments and interview screening.

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*