Senior Commissary Manager (Relocation to UAE)

Americana Restaurants; Doha; On-site; QAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Restaurants seeks a Senior Commissary Manager to oversee product preparations across multiple facilities in Qatar. You will ensure efficient production, high quality standards, and optimal resource use, while leading and developing staff across sites.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, quality control, and budget management, with responsibility for safety, audits, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in food production.
• 10+ years in food production with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience starting up new facilities and managing budgets across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations across all facilities.
• Ensure production schedules are met efficiently and safely with quality standards.
• Hire, train and supervise staff across all facilities.
• Lead the production managers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop diverse, capable teams and promote teamwork.
• Monitor QA, food safety, OHSE across all locations and conduct audits.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Quality control

Budget management

GFSI lead auditor

Education

University degree in mechanical engineering

University degree in food technology

Process engineering

Operation management

Related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

The Senior Commissary Manager will oversee product preparations across several countries, ensuring efficient production, high-quality standards, and optimal resource management.

Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight:

• Manage daily operations and delivery across all facilities
• Ensure production schedules are met efficiently and safely
• Assure product quality complies with standards
• Hire, train, and supervise staff across all facilities
• Lead the production manager in each unit to comply with standards
• Develop a diverse team of production staff across all locations
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork and collaboration

Quality Assurance & HSE:

• Implement and maintain quality control measures and food safety protocols
• Monitor compliance with food safety regulations and standards
• Manage the team to conduct regular audits and inspections of all locations to ensure compliance with standards
• Ensure OHSE compliance across all facilities

Process Improvement:

• Lead teams to analyze production processes, identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and reduce waste

Budget and Cost Control

• Develop and manage the facility’s budget.
• Monitor expenses and optimize resource allocation for all facilities

On Time Delivery:

• Ensure each facility delivers products on time on daily basis

Reporting and Analysis:

• Maintain accurate records of production, quality control and safety audits
• Prepare and present operational reports to upper management on performance metrics
• Utilize data analysis to make informed decisions and drive improvements

Crisis Management:

• Develop and implement contingency plans for emergencies or production disruptions.

Experience:

• University degree in mechanical engineering, food technology, process engineering, operation management, or similar
• Mandatory minimum 10+ years experience in food production; preferability with poultry production; at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in quality control, managing budget, and production costing
• Advantage with GFSI or related lead auditor experience
• Starting up of new facilities and factory experience

Skills:

• Strong leadership & management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills toward managing the team and stakeholders from other departments
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary
• Competence with computer-based administration, record-keeping, and procurement system, such as Oracle