Factory Manager

BBQ & STEAMBOAT PRODUCT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ & Steamboat Product Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Operations and Production Manager to lead central kitchen operations in Singapore.

You will drive cost and capacity control, production planning, and process optimization to meet demand while maintaining quality and safety standards. You will ensure compliance with SFA/NEA guidelines, develop standardized systems for raw materials and finished products, and manage a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or above in Food Science, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food production or factory management.
• Experience in central kitchen operation is a must.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Physically fit for factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost and capacity control to maintain margins.
• Plan and schedule production based on orders and inventory.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency and reduce rework.
• Ensure food safety compliance and quality control.
• Manage supplier relationships and inventory.
• Lead and develop the production team; resolve conflicts.

Skills

Cost & Capacity

Production Planning

Process Optimization

Leadership

Data Analysis

Food Safety

Education

Diploma or above in Food Science/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

1. Operations and Production Management

• Cost and Capacity Control: Able to accurately calculate costs for ingredients, labor, utilities, etc., promptly identify waste and irregularities, and ensure stable profit margins.
• Production Planning and Scheduling: Able to create production plans based on order volume, seasonal demand, and inventory levels, arrange shifts reasonably, and avoid “people waiting for materials” or “materials waiting for people.”
• Process Optimization: Familiar with central kitchen production processes, capable of continuously improving SOPs to increase efficiency and reduce rework rates.

2. Food Safety and Quality Control

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understands Singapore food safety regulations (SFA, NEA) and export standards, ensuring 100% compliance in factory operations.
• Quality System Development: Able to establish and implement standardized systems for raw material inspection, process monitoring, and finished product testing.
• Traceability and Emergency Response: In case of food safety issues, able to quickly trace batches and organize recalls to minimize risks and losses.

3. Supply Chain and Resource Integration

• Supplier Management: Skilled in negotiation to lower raw material costs without compromising quality, avoiding reliance on a single supplier.
• Inventory Management: Able to control inventory turnover rates to reduce product expiry and overstock.
• Contingency Skills: Can quickly find alternative solutions when faced with material shortages or logistics delays.

4. Team Management and Culture Building

• Leadership: Able to motivate senior employees for stable output while helping new staff become productive quickly.
• Conflict Resolution: Capable of resolving workshop disputes and cross-departmental issues to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Execution: Delivers on commitments without delay and ensures tasks are implemented effectively.

5. Data and Analytical Skills

• Data Awareness: Able to interpret production reports, cost analysis sheets, and waste rate data to optimize decision-making.
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using ERP systems or Excel for production, inventory, and cost analysis and forecasting.

6. Personality and Values

• Steadiness and Attention to Detail: Handles large amounts of daily detail in the central kitchen, knowing that carelessness can cause serious issues.
• Responsibility: Holds a strong sense of mission for food safety and protecting company interests.

Requirement：

Diploma or above in Food Science, Manufacturing, or related fields.

Minimum 5 years of experience in food production or factory management.

Experience in central kitchen operation is a must

Good understanding of equipment maintenance and workflow optimization.

Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Physically fit for factory environment.