Production Manager - Snacks

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in snack food production.
  
• Strong understanding of extruders, fryers, tumble drums, seasoning systems, packing machines, and raw material handling.
  
• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-volume FMCG environment.
  
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
  

Responsibilities

• Oversee all snack production lines to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation.
  
• Manage shift supervisors, line operators, quality teams, and support staff.
  
• Implement production plans, monitor daily output, and meet agreed KPIs.
  
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP, and other food safety standards.
  
• Improve yield, reduce waste, minimise downtime, and strengthen line efficiencies.
  
• Lead root-cause analysis for breakdowns, quality deviations, and process issues.
  
• Collaborate with R&D on new product trials, formulations, and line commissioning.
  
• Manage maintenance schedules with engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability.
  
• Maintain strict hygiene, housekeeping, and workplace safety practices.
  
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, batch records, and stock controls.
  
• Train and mentor production teams to build technical skills, ownership, and discipline.