Amrita FMCG District

Production Manager

GeneralPosted 1 mo ago

Location

Cambodia

Job Type

FULLTIME

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Food Manufacturing

Languages

English, Khmer

About the role

Support the setup and end-to-end execution of a food manufacturing project.
Develop and implement production plans, coordinate facility and equipment readiness, and oversee production operations to achieve quality, cost, output and delivery objectives.
Support the transition from project setup and commissioning to stable commercial production, ensuring that production processes, resources and teams are ready for operations.
Establish standard operating procedures, support the recruitment and training of production staff, and coordinate with relevant teams to implement food safety, quality and place safety requirements.
Monitor production performance, resolve operational issues and drive continuous improvement to improve efficiency, reduce waste and ensure that project milestones and production targets are achieved safely and on time.
Support the Project Lead in translating approved production objectives and capacity assumptions into facility layouts, process flows and implementation plans.
Define production requirements for equipment, utilities, material flow, hygiene zoning and operator access, and contribute to supplier evaluation and procurement decisions.
Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning and trial production with relevant teams, maintaining readiness plans and schedules and escalating key risks or delays.
Develop and implement production plans based on demand forecasts, capacity, material availability, staffing, equipment readiness and delivery priorities.
Monitor production performance, resolve bottlenecks and adjust resources or schedules to achieve targets.
Establish production standards, instructions, batch records and reporting routines, and coordinate production trials and process scale-up with relevant teams.
Ensure production activities comply with GMP, HACCP, applicable Cambodian regulations and company policies and procedures.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance and relevant teams to implement hygiene, sanitation, traceability, allergen and pest controls, and investigate non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, product recall readiness and relevant food safety certifications.
Coordinate with technical teams to plan critical spare parts and utility requirements and maintain accurate maintenance records.
Promote safe equipment operation.

Requirements

Requires strong production planning and project management capabilities, a sound technical understanding of food manufacturing processes, and hands-on experience coordinating with equipment suppliers, contractors, Quality Assurance and internal stakeholders.
Operational leadership: Organizes people, processes and resources to achieve consistent production results and develop team capabilities.
Quality and safety ownership: Upholds food safety, product quality and place safety standards, addressing risks and non-compliance promptly.
Analytical problem-solving: Uses data, root-cause analysis and sound judgement to resolve issues and improve operational performance.
Collaboration and communication: Communicates clearly and coordinates effectively with technical and non-technical teams, suppliers, contractors and management.
Accountability and integrity: Takes ownership of commitments, escalates issues transparently and acts in the company’s long-term interests.

Required Skills

Production PlanningProject ManagementFood Manufacturing ProcessesCoordination with Equipment SuppliersCoordination with ContractorsCoordination with Quality AssuranceCoordination with Internal StakeholdersOperational LeadershipOrganization (People, Processes, Resources)Team Capability DevelopmentFood Safety StandardsProduct Quality StandardsWorkplace Safety StandardsRisk AssessmentNon-compliance ResolutionAnalytical Problem-SolvingRoot-Cause AnalysisData AnalysisJudgementCollaboration