How you’ll contribute:
Headquartered in Singapore, the Production Manager leads the production, warehousing and logistics of the company’s food products. The candidate is expected to be well-versed with food manufacturing / processing technology and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH).
- To build and manage an operations team / department.
- To set-up production floor, equipment purchases and handle government certifications.
- To manage and oversee the production, warehousing, and logistics of the company.
- Responsible for coordination and control of production processes to maintain yield.
- To oversee the quality of the production and products are delivered on time with minimal material loss.
- To ensure that the quality standards of the factory are adhered to at all times and all work conforms to statutory & safety requirements.
- To maintain, upkeep and handle cleanliness of the production and warehousing floorspace.
- Where/when required, to address areas of non-compliance and possible solutions to prevent future re-occurrence.
- To manage manpower planning and shift rotations where applicable.
- Where/when required, to prepare operations report for submission to management including progressive status updates on production KPI, performance, workplace safety; etc.
- Manage and guide the Food Technology & QA/QC department.
- Work with the sales & marketing team, to identify market opportunities by analysing market share, competitor products and continually seeking new/untapped opportunities.
- Alongside the company’s core production capabilities, to manage and develop the research and development of all existing and new products, product concepts and recipes of the company.
- Handle all new recipes of the company’s food products – from formula and costing creation, trials and development to SOPs for production, product launch and scale-up.
- Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs.
- Meticulously document and record all work within the company’s databases, including recipes, preparation lists and ordering databases.
- Develop innovative solutions to help grow and value-add to customers’ requirements, ensuring that any solutions provided are within the stipulated cost parameters and manufacturing capability.
- To establish QA/QC objectives of the department aligned to management goals and company direction.
- Undertake the full spectrum of quality assurance functions: Raw material checks, processing checks, quality control and critical control points checks, final product verification.
- Perform physio-chemical test, sensory evaluation and microbiological tests on food products.
- Conduct audit and evaluation of quality assessment and qualification for all material suppliers (local and international).
- To ensure that all SOPs for food quality and safety to fulfil local/international certification requirements.
- Where/when required, to conduct root-cause analysis of customer complaint/s and offer quality assessments and possible solutions to prevent future re-occurrence.
- Maintain ongoing communication with different stakeholders to share on emerging new ingredients, packaging and technology.
- Oversee attainment of relevant certifications for the company (including but not limited to SFA, FSSC 22000, BRC, Halal, Koscher, FDA, EU, Organic)
Who you are:
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing plant
- Well-versed with factory automation and manufacturing technology
- Familiar working with manufacturing data to drive productivity improvements
- Strong knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act
- Able lead, guide and manage a small team with effective communication skills
- Proactive, keen attitude, diligent, resourceful, and strong problem-solving skills
Perks & Culture:
- Join the pioneer team at the forefront of food technology
- Opportunity to develop processes, build your own production line and team
- Creative & dynamic team, creating the food of the future
- Opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects
- Grow and learn with a fast-growing, high-tech focussed organisation
