Production Manager (Food Production & Packaging)

A well-established and internationally recognized company in the airline catering industry

• Lead and manage all food production and meal assembly operations within the airline catering facility.
• Oversee the preparation, portioning, packaging, and staging of meals for airline customers.
• Ensure all production activities are executed according to operational schedules, customer specifications, and quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate large teams operating across a 24/7 environment with multiple shifts.
• Monitor daily production plans and ensure on-time delivery of meals to flight catering operations.
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across all production areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure seamless workflow and service delivery.
• Manage staffing levels, workforce allocation, and shift coverage according to operational needs.
• Develop, coach, and evaluate supervisors and team members to build a high-performing production team.
• Analyze operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production costs, waste levels, and resource utilization to achieve operational targets.
• Ensure a safe working environment and promote a strong culture of safety and accountability.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large operational teams in food production, airline catering, industrial catering, manufacturing, FMCG, or similar high-volume environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead through multiple management layers and shifts.
• Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, process management, and operational efficiency.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an advantage.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing training and leadership development programs.
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and multicultural working environment.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale operations and contribute to business growth.
• Stable employment with an established global organization.