Production Manager

LHH; Fatih; On-site; TRY 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Production Manager to lead global food manufacturing operations, drive safety culture, and deliver production plans aligning with quality and regulatory standards. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize cost and efficiency.

You will work with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and R&D to ensure successful execution of projects and readiness for new product introductions, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 8–10 years in manufacturing with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22000.
• GMP knowledge and Occupational Health & Safety expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production operations to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing.
• Lead frontline managers to deliver business results in a safe, productive environment.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards.
• Deliver production plans achieving targets for output, service level, productivity, OEE, and reliability.
• Maintain product quality with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance, driving corrective actions.
• Optimize costs by managing labor, waste, utilities, and resources while improving efficiency.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and R&D for smooth execution of plans.
• Ensure equipment availability by coordinating with Maintenance to maximize reliability.
• Lead production readiness for new product introductions and capacity expansions.
• Manage budgets, workforce planning and resource allocation to hit targets.
• Analyze customer complaints and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organizing

Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Production Manager for our global business partner operating in the food industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all production operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing of products while meeting business objectives.
• Lead frontline managers and employees to deliver business results in a safe and productive environment.
• Drive a strong safety culture by ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards, while promoting proactive risk management and safe behaviors.
• Deliver production plans by achieving targets for output, service level, productivity, OEE, and factory reliability through effective execution and daily performance management.
• Ensure consistent product quality by maintaining compliance with quality standards, GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements, while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Optimize manufacturing costs through effective management of labor, waste, utilities, and production resources while improving operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and R&D to ensure smooth execution of production plans and successful implementation of new projects.
• Ensure equipment availability and operational readiness by working closely with Maintenance to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.
• Lead production readiness for new product introductions, process changes, capacity expansions, and operational transformation projects.
• Manage production budgets, workforce planning, and resource allocation to achieve financial and operational targets.
• Analyze customer complaints, review related processes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide training and guidance to employees to ensure effective and efficient utilization of factory resources.
• Ensure that all production activities are performed in compliance with procedures, work instructions, and established standards.
• Develop the competencies and motivation levels of production employees under his/her responsibility.
• Ensure that production operations within the assigned area are conducted in accordance with required Occupational Health & Safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing environments, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 22000 management systems.
• Good knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety requirements and practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective leadership and people management skills.