Senior Production Manager

Independent Food; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE-based hospitality firm is looking for a skilled Senior Production Manager to oversee the entire production process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and budget adherence. Responsibilities include developing production strategies, managing budgets, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in production management, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with process optimization methodologies. This is an excellent opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management, ideally in food or hospitality industry.
• Strong analytical skills for KPI monitoring and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production strategies in line with company goals.
• Manage the production budget and optimize resource utilization.
• Establish KPIs and prepare reports for senior management.
• Oversee detailed production schedules and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for timely operations.
• Ensure maintenance of production equipment.

Skills

Production Strategy Development

Budget Management

Performance Analysis

Process Optimization

Resource Management

Supply Chain Coordination

Equipment Maintenance

Job description

Driven to create unique home‑grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE‑based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere, Public, Soil and Kumo.

We are presently seeking to hire a highly qualified Senior Production Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the production process, from planning and scheduling to execution and quality control. This role is critical for ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and within budget, while maintaining the highest quality standards. The Senior Production Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives and serves as the primary link between the production floor, cross‑functional teams, and senior management.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Management & Planning

• Production Strategy: Develop and execute production strategies and long‑term plans that align with overall company goals and customer demands.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage the production budget, estimate costs, negotiate resources, and implement measures to optimize resource utilization and control expenses.
• Performance Analysis: Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), analyze production data and metrics to identify trends, and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management.
• Process Optimization: Implement and oversee initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, to enhance production processes, streamline workflows, and drive continuous improvement and productivity.

Operational Oversight & Coordination

• Scheduling: Plan, organize, and draw up detailed production schedules to meet delivery deadlines and production targets.
• Resource Management: Oversee the allocation and management of resources, including materials, equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Coordinate closely with supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and the smooth delivery of finished products.
• Equipment Maintenance: Take responsibility for the maintenance of production equipment, organizing the repair and routine service to ensure reliable operations.