About the role
The role of a Factory Manager to oversee the overall factory operations, including production, warehouse management, inventory control, and logistics coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, meeting production and delivery targets, maintaining food safety and workplace safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee daily factory operations to ensure smooth production, optimal productivity, and consistent product quality.
- Plan and monitor production schedules in line with sales forecasts and customer delivery requirements.
- Optimise production processes, manpower utilisation, and equipment performance to achieve operational targets.
- Work closely with the R&D team on new product trials, process validation, and production scale-up.
- Oversee warehouse operations, including the storage, handling, picking, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and inventory tracking systems.
- Coordinate with procurement, logistics providers, and transporters to ensure timely inbound and outbound deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulations, workplace safety requirements, and internal operating procedures.
- Lead and supervise production workers, warehouse personnel, and forklift operators.
- Identify and implement initiatives to improve production efficiency, warehouse productivity, and cost control.
About you
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
- Experience managing factory operations, warehouse and inventory control, and logistics coordination.
- Good knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP and GMP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to supervise and motivate operational teams.
- Good planning, problem-solving, organisational, and cost management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and production or operational reporting systems.
- Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented, with a strong focus on operational excellence, quality, and safety.
About us
The company is an established manufacturing company specialising in dairy-based products and food ingredients, serving customers through its manufacturing and distribution operations. The company is committed to maintaining high product quality, food safety standards, and operational efficiency while continuously improving its production and supply chain processes.