Production Manager

A leading company in Food & Beverage manufacturing.

• Manage the production budget (FTE and material consumption).

• Ensure execution of the planned production schedule (liquid preparation and bottling) in line with company standards for quality, safety, health, environment, cost, and customer service.
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of changeovers (format/product) according to defined standards.
• Accountable for daily QHSE records as well as equipment and bottling line stoppages.
• Ensure delivery of autonomous maintenance programs (cleaning, inspection, lubrication, tightening) carried out by production operators.
• Responsible for implementing process upgrades according to regulatory requirements and internal HSE and hygiene procedures.
• Create and update procedures, OPLs, and visual standards across production areas.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitizing standards for equipment and systems according to quality specifications.
• Responsible for implementing the annual CAPEX plan related to production processes and equipment.
• Accountable for health, safety, and environmental matters within the department.
• Lead the Daily Performance Review (DPR) process.
• Manage the production team, including shift scheduling, availability, and days off, in accordance with employment contracts and internal policies.
• Deliver reports on equipment and labor efficiency to identify losses, set priorities, and define actions for resource optimization.
• Analyze waste and lead improvement projects to reduce deviations from standard consumption levels (Bill of Materials).
• Develop and maintain skills matrices to identify competency gaps and drive training/coaching programs.
• Coordinate and participate in problem-solving activities to reduce costs, enhance customer service, and improve quality (claims, internal non-conformities, non-quality costs) and HSE performance (injuries, near misses).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and writing skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment-related issues.
• Experience with computer programming or control systems is considered a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in beverage manufacturing with a focus on production management is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of HSE legislation.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficient in computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, Project, Visio).