Production Manager, COVA Factory

Maxim's Caterers Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim’s Caterers Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily factory operations in Hong Kong, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and SOPs. You will lead production, material control, QA, logistics, and admin functions while driving safety and efficiency.

The role requires 8 years’ experience in food manufacturing or bakery operations, strong leadership, and excellent communication and time-management skills. HACCP/GMP familiarity is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Production, Operations Management or related discipline.
• 8 years’ experience in food manufacturing or bakery operations.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive with good time management and teamwork abilities
• Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the factory’s daily operations to ensure alignment with departmental goals and operational standards.
• Support strategic factory planning and lead core operational functions including production, material control, quality assurance, logistics, warehouse management, and administration.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance across all factory operations.
• Foster effective cross-functional communication and collaboration to enhance operational efficiency.
• Establish performance benchmarks, supervise team activities, and motivate staff to achieve high levels of productivity and quality.
• Conduct regular operational reviews and explore continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Food Production/Operations Management or related

Job description

Founded in 1817 in Milan, Cova is synonymous with Milan and represents a taste of Italian excellence in the art of food and pastry. With over 200 years of Italian excellence, COVA Hong Kong showcases luxurious fresh cakes and pastries of prized heritage recipes, offers authentic Italian cuisine and renowned chocolates & confectioneries that air-flown direct from Milan.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the factory’s daily operations to ensure alignment with departmental goals and operational standards.

Support strategic factory planning and lead core operational functions including production, material control, quality assurance, logistics, warehouse management, and administration.

Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance across all factory operations.

Foster effective cross-functional communication and collaboration to enhance operational efficiency.

Establish performance benchmarks, supervise team activities, and motivate staff to achieve high levels of productivity and quality.

Conduct regular operational reviews and explore continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and outcomes.

Job Requirements:

Degree graduates in Food Production, Operations Management or related discipline.

With 8 years’ experience in food manufacturing or bakery operations.

Strong leadership, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.

Detail-oriented, proactive with good time management and teamwork abilities

Familiarity with food safety standards(e.g. HACCP, GMP).

Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and administrative procedures.

All applications and data collected will be treated in strictly confidential and used exclusively for recruitment purposes. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews. The company will retain the applications for a maximum period of 6 months and may refer suitable candidates to other vacancies within the Group.

Restaurants & Cafes (Full Service) 101-1,000 employees

About Maxim’s Caterers Limited

Founded in 1956, Maxim’s Group is one of Asia’s leading food and beverage companies, operating Chinese, Western, Japanese and Southeast Asian

restaurants, quick service outlets, bakery shops and cafes, and an institutional catering service.

Maxim's Group also produces a range of festive products, including the award-winning Hong Kong MX Mooncakes, and is a licensee of Starbucks Coffee, Genki Sushi,

IPPUDO, The Cheesecake Factory and Shake Shack in various territories. Altogether, the Group has over 1,800 outlets.

Proud of our heritage and humbled by our success, we are committed to a sustainable and innovative future. To learn more about Maxim’s,

visit www.maxims.com.hk

About Maxim’s Caterers Limited

Founded in 1956, Maxim’s Group is one of Asia’s leading food and beverage companies, operating Chinese, Western, Japanese and Southeast Asian

restaurants, quick service outlets, bakery shops and cafes, and an institutional catering service.

Maxim's Group also produces a range of festive products, including the award-winning Hong Kong MX Mooncakes, and is a licensee of Starbucks Coffee, Genki Sushi,

IPPUDO, The Cheesecake Factory and Shake Shack in various territories. Altogether, the Group has over 1,800 outlets.

Proud of our heritage and humbled by our success, we are committed to a sustainable and innovative future. To learn more about Maxim’s,

visit www.maxims.com.hk