Head of Production, Based in Singapore

Talent Recruit; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 383,000 - 575,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Medical coverage

Daily meal allowance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Talent Recruit is representing an artisanal bakery group headquartered in Singapore. The Head of Production will lead all manufacturing operations across our baked goods facilities, driving excellence and continuous improvement.

This role reports to the Directors and is based in Singapore, with Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.10pm hours and accessible by public transport. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional baking and manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and a data-driven mindset to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience and manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership and data-driven mindset.
• Experience with high-volume production of breads and pastries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily production operations to ensure optimal efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and control production schedules to maintain an efficient workflow aligned with production goals and seasonal demand swings.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety, hygiene, production efficiency, and quality assurance.
• Ensure all products comply with internal quality standards, food safety regulations, SFA, HACCP and other regulatory frameworks.
• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate production supervisors and staff.
• Oversee manpower planning, shift scheduling, attendance tracking, and overall labour productivity.
• Manage operating budgets, control wastage, and reduce production costs without compromising quality.
• Identify production issues, bottlenecks, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Drive product innovation and support new product launches and seasonal items.
• Support audits, inspections, and certification renewals when required.
• Report production performance, risks, and improvement plans to management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data-driven

Project management

Education

Diploma or professional certification in Baking & Pastry Arts

Job description

Company Background

We are representing an established and rapidly growing artisanal bakery group headquartered in Singapore, dedicated to bringing premium, handcrafted baked goods and specialty coffee to local communities.

With multiple retail outlets and a central kitchen operation across the island, they foster a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work culture.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Directors, the Head of Production is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations across our baked goods production facilities. This role drives operational excellence, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and maintains strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Work Location: Singapore (20mins from Woodlands Checkpoint)

• Working hours: Mon-Fri (8.30am-6.10pm)

• Accessible by public transport

• Group insurance and medical coverage

• Daily meal allowance provided

• Performance bonus

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily production operations to ensure optimal efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Plan and control production schedules to maintain an efficient workflow aligned with production goals and seasonal demand swings.

• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety, hygiene, production efficiency, and quality assurance.

• Ensure all products comply with internal quality standards, food safety regulations, SFA, HACCP and other regulatory frameworks.

• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate production supervisors and staff.

• Oversee manpower planning, shift scheduling, attendance tracking, and overall labour productivity.

• Manage operating budgets, control wastage, and reduce production costs without compromising quality.

• Identify production issues, bottlenecks, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

• Drive product innovation and support new product launches and seasonal items.

• Support audits, inspections, and certification renewals when required.

• Report production performance, risks, and improvement plans to management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or professional certification in Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Food Technology / Science or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience and manufacturing experience.

• Strong technical expertise in high-volume production of breads, laminated pastries, cakes, and specialty bakery products.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution capabilities.

• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and project management skills.

• Open to Malaysian, Singaporean and Singapore PR ONLY.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.