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The Production Manager/ Central Kitchen Manager is responsible for ensuring our retail outlets have the right products at the right time. You will bridge the gap between sales forecasts and kitchen/factory output, optimizing inventory levels to minimize waste while maximizing on-shelf availability. To ensure the client's retail stores and delivery channels are always adequately stocked to meet customer demand, while simultaneously minimizing product wastage.

Job Description

• Anticipate and forecast demand surges based on product seasonality and major cultural festivals to ensure 100% product availability without overproduction.
• Develop baseline forecasts for daily, weekly, and monthly demand across all retail SKUs.
• Translate demand plans into actionable Production Plans for the commissary or central kitchen.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Retail Operations to adjust forecasts based on upcoming campaigns or new store openings.
• Analyze historical sales data, buyer demographics, and market trends to build highly accurate pre-planning production models.
• Work closely with Procurement to ensure raw material availability matches production spikes.
• Manage and inspect production processes and equipment to ensure they are operational and in good working order for food production and staff handling.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Develop ways to improve sales and profit by improving product quality and processes with quality control team.
• Manage and inspect production processes and equipment to ensure they are operational and in good working order for food production and staff handling.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, or ISO standards are an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in bakery, food production, central kitchen, or manufacturing operations.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience in chain restaurants, bakery brands, FMCG, or food manufacturing industries is an advantage.
• Experience managing large-scale bakery production and multiple product lines is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems or inventory management software is an advantage.