Production Manager - Dairy (FMCG)

Stedi Talent Solution; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stedi Talent Solution is assisting a leading FMCG company in Indonesia to recruit a seasoned Production Manager for a dairy-based manufacturing facility. You will oversee end-to-end production, quality control, food safety, and team leadership to meet targets and delivery schedules.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in FMCG/food manufacturing with dairy experience, a Bachelor’s in Food Technology or related field, and strong ERP/production systems knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in FMCG/food manufacturing with hands-on dairy production
• Strong knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes and related food safety standards
• Experience managing production teams, planning, quality, safety, productivity, and costs

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end dairy production operations ensuring targets, quality, safety and delivery schedules
• Develop and execute production plans to optimize manpower, raw materials, equipment, and capacity
• Monitor KPIs: output, yield, productivity, downtime, waste and costs with corrective actions
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, CPPOB, halal compliance across production activities
• Lead, develop and manage production teams and enforce SOPs, safety, and discipline
• Collaborate with QA, PPIC, Engineering, Warehouse to resolve issues and continuously improve processes

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Quality control

Food safety

Process optimization

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Production Manager to join our client's team, a leadingFMCG company in Indonesia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the FMCG industry,with hands-on experience in production management within dairy or dairy-based food manufacturing. The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, including planning, operations, quality control, food safety, productivity, and team management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end dairy production operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, food safety, and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.
• Develop and execute production plans, optimizing manpower, raw materials, equipment, and production capacity to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor key production KPIs, including output, yield, productivity, downtime, waste, and production costs, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, CPPOB, HACCP, halal requirements, and applicable food safety and quality standards across all production activities.
• Lead, develop, and manage production teams while ensuring effective implementation of SOPs, work instructions, safety practices, and operational discipline.
• Work closely with QA, PPIC, Engineering/Maintenance, Warehouse, and other functions to resolve operational issues and continuously improve production processes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in FMCG/food manufacturing, with strong hands-on experience in dairy or dairy-based production.
• Proven experience managing production operations, including production planning, quality, food safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes, production systems, and applicable food safety standards, including GMP, HACCP, CPPOB, and halal requirements.
• Proven experience managing production teams and factory operations, with strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated track record in improving production efficiency, yield, utilization, and waste reduction while maintaining product quality.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field, and experience with ERP/production systems is preferred.

If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for the FMCG industry and a strong background in production management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client's dynamic team to drive operational excellence and strengthen production performancefor continued growth.